🌱 Patch AM: See how RJP Electric’s new Affton headquarters could reshape local business.

Hi there, Affton! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• See how RJP Electric's new Affton headquarters could reshape local business.
• How an Affton freshman earned his spot on a global baseball stage.

Also on today's calendar: OUTDOOR, FUNDRAISING CONCERT with SappingTones and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Cloudy with a passing shower, with a high of 70 and low of 58 degrees.
• Sunday: Clouds breaking for some sun, temps: high: 75, low: 56.
• Monday: Partly sunny and beautiful, with a high of 75 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• St. Louis' ARCO Construction completes 57,300-square-foot warehouse and HQ improvements in St. Louis market (rejournals.com) — A major local employer, RJP Electric, has consolidated its operations into a newly completed 57,300-square-foot combined warehouse and headquarters right in Affton, bringing office and warehouse functions under one roof. The upgraded facility features modern office buildout, high-clearance warehouse space, and enhanced fire protection, signaling continued investment in South County's commercial and industrial base.
   

• Affton freshman plays for U.S. in international baseball tournament (callnewspapers.com) — An Affton High School freshman, Aiden Hernandez, spent part of his summer representing a U.S. team in an international baseball tournament in the Dominican Republic, gaining experience against highly trained peers. After previously not making the squad, he earned a catcher's spot, helped his team to a 2–3 record, and built friendships with players from different cultures.
   

📸 Around Affton

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Affton

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday September 27
• Softball vs John Wood Community College →
  Affton Athletic Asociation, Affton
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Sunday September 27
• Softball vs St. Louis Community College →
  Affton Athletic Asociation, Affton
  11:00 am
• Softball vs East Central College →
  Affton Athletic Asociation, Affton
  3:00 pm
Monday September 28
• Boys' Soccer Game @AHS
  Rogers Middle School Saint Louis, MO 63123
  5:00 pm
Wednesday September 30
• Boys' Soccer Game @PCS
  Rogers Middle School Saint Louis, MO 63123
  4:00 pm
• Girls' Volleyball Game@JBS
  Rogers Middle School Saint Louis, MO 63123
  5:00 pm
Thursday October 1
• Free Immunization Clinic
  Bayless Junior High Saint Louis, MO 63123
  8:00 am
Saturday October 3
• OUTDOOR, FUNDRAISING CONCERT with SappingTones →
  1015 S Sappington Rd, St. Louis
  9:00 am
• Bike The Branches
  Ulysses S Grant National Park, 7400 Grant Road, Saint Louis
  9:00 am
Monday October 5
• Girls' Volleyball Game@Principia
  Rogers Middle School Saint Louis, MO 63123
  4:15 pm
Wednesday October 7
• White Haven Readers Guild
  Ulysses S Grant National Park, 7400 Grant Road, Saint Louis
  2:00 pm
Friday October 9
• History Talk: Grant's Hardscrabble Cabin →
  7400 Grant Rd, St. Louis
  10:00 am

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🗞 Nearby News

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Ok Affton! 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: David (Thank you Thomas F. for sending it in!)
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