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🌱 Patch AM: Why are Cardinals fans suddenly talking about “Downtown Affton”?

Also check out Concert at the Park: Erin Bode on the Affton Patch calendar

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Hello Affton! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why are Cardinals fans suddenly talking about "Downtown Affton"?

Also on today's calendar: Concert at the Park: Erin Bode and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 88 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 85, low: 69.
  • Thursday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 83 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• A Baez Monday (Full Show) (101espn.com) — Affton gets a playful shoutout in this Cardinals-heavy sports talk show recapping Joshua Baez's historic debut and St. Louis' weekend baseball buzz. Hosts bounce between Baez's three-homer game, Blues memories, concerts in town, and even joking references to "Downtown Affton," mixing local color with big-league excitement.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Affton

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Tuesday August 18
  • Aquatic Center – Daily Hours* →
    Crestwood, MO Calendar, 9245 Whitecliff Park Lane, Crestwood
    11:30 am
  • Bobcat Kickoff
    Margaret Buerkle Middle Saint Louis, MO 63125
    4:00 pm
  • Bernard Open House
    Bernard Middle Saint Louis, MO 63129
    4:00 pm
  • OMS 2026-27 Open House
    Oakville Middle Saint Louis, MO 63129
    4:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • A hawk came to visit me today.
    He sat on the branches of an old pine tree while I sat in the garden. You could hear the chimes blowing in the breeze and see the clouds drift behind… (Nextdoor Marlborough)
  • A hawk came to visit me today.
    He sat on the branches of an old pine tree while I sat in the garden. You could hear the chimes blowing in the breeze and see the clouds drift behind… (Nextdoor Marlborough)

🗞 Nearby News

Webster Groves

  • Webster Groves deems Ozark Theatre 'dangerous', ordered to vacate for repair or demolish (firstalert4.com)
  • 25 Years Later – Webster University Photo Exhibit and Lectures Explore the Aftermath of 9/11 (webster.edu)
  • Zekthi Wins Main Event Men's Race, Krawczyk Wins Women's Main Event Race At Successful Edwardsville Rotary Criterium Festival (riverbender.com)

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: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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