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π± Patch AM: How a new Clayton Road signal could change walking in Ladue
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Hello Ladue! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How a new Clayton Road signal could change walking in Ladue
- Can Ladue Horton Watkins volleyball snap its skid at Bayless?
Also on today's calendar: Ladue Horton Watkins High School Homecoming Parade and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Heavy rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 76 and low of 67 degrees.
- Friday: Humid with clouds and sun, temps: high: 85, low: 66.
- Saturday: Partly sunny, warm and humid, with a high of 87 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
• New pedestrian-activated signal hopes to improve walkability and safety on busy corridor of Clayton Road in Ladue (firstalert4.com) — Ladue is installing a new pedestrian-activated HAWK signal on Clayton Road near Dwyer Place to make it safer for students and shoppers to cross the busy corridor. Local business owners say the change will improve walkability to nearby shops and restaurants, especially for kids walking from nearby schools. Construction has begun, with completion expected later this fall.
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• Volleyball Preview: Losers of Two Straight, Ladue Horton Watkins Tries to Stop the Slide Against Bayless (maxpreps.com) — Ladue Horton Watkins' volleyball team heads on the road Thursday at 5 p.m. to face Bayless, hoping to rebound from a straight-set loss to MICDS and end a two-game skid. Bayless enters strong after a dominant 3-0 win over Crossroads, led by sophomore Makayla Lindsey. The Rams sit at 3-2 and need a reset against a confident opponent.
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📸 Around Ladue
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Ladue
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★ Featured events ★
- 14th Annual 'Due Run 4 Education →
Ladue Horton-Watkins High School, 1201 South Warson Road, Ladue
8:30 am
Saturday September 26
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Other local events
- Homecoming Parade
Ladue Saint Louis, MO 63124
4:00 pm - Ladue Horton Watkins High School Homecoming Parade →
9701 Conway Rd, St. Louis
5:30 pm - LHWHS Homecoming Parade (2nd Annual)
Ladue Saint Louis, MO 63124
5:30 pm - Ladue Night Lights →
Ladue Horton Watkins High School, 1201 South Warson Rd, St. Louis
6:00 pm
Wednesday September 16
Wednesday September 30
📣 Ladue Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Nominating Committee Meeting →
Event Location, 300 N New Ballas Rd, Creve Coeur
8:30 am - Housing Court →
Police Station/Municipal Court, 10 South Brentwood BLVD, Clayton
9:00 am - SOD PM - Emma →
City of Des Peres Calendar Des Peres, MO 63131
1:00 pm - Tailgates, Teammates and School Spirit
Brentwood High School Eagles Stadium
4:00 pm - Plein Air Art Event →
Tappmeyer Homestead in Millennium Park, 2 Barnes West Dr., Creve Coeur
5:00 pm - Green Practices Commission Meeting →
Heman Park Community Center, 975 Pennsylvania Ave, University City
5:30 pm - Community Equity Commission →
City Hall - Council Chamber, 10 N. Bemiston, Clayton
5:30 pm
Thursday September 10
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🗞 Nearby News
Clayton
- Missouri Athletic Club, Clayton (hok.com)
- As state intervention looms, task force leader says St. Louis County schools need regional overhaul (stlpr.org)
Webster Groves
- Edwardsville Girls Repeat At Granite City Invitational (riverbender.com)
- Straub's Markets to close Central West End grocery store (stlpr.org)
- Comedy legend Martin Lawrence's 'Y'all Still Know What It Is' Tour is coming to Stifel Theatre (stlamerican.com)
Ok Ladue! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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