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🌱 How Crystal City’s undersized Hornets are turning doubt into Friday-night fuel
Happening soon: 1st Fridays at Turtle Cove on the Crystal City Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- How Crystal City's undersized Hornets are turning doubt into Friday-night fuel
Also on today's calendar: Salisbury Varsity Football @ Crystal City and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Not as hot; a p.m. t-storm, with a high of 85 and low of 62 degrees.
- Friday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, temps: high: 73, low: 48.
- Saturday: Partly sunny and comfortable, with a high of 74 and low of 47 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Clayton, Hornets Not Using Depth as an Excuse (mymoinfo.com) — Crystal City football fans can look forward to a scrappy Hornets squad that's embracing its underdog role despite a smaller roster. Senior leader Talon Clayton praises the team's tight chemistry and the growth of sophomore quarterback Kolton Adams, while coach Craig Collins notes several new players have recently joined. After a tough overtime loss, the Hornets aim to bounce back at home Friday night. 
📸 Around Crystal City
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Crystal City
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★ Featured events ★
- 1st Fridays at Turtle Cove →
Larry G. Crites Memorial Park, 2232-2292 Old State Hwy A, Festus
3:00 pm
Friday October 2
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Other local events
- Salisbury Varsity Football @ Crystal City →
Crystal City High School, 1100 Mississippi Ave, Crystal City
7:00 pm - Salisbury at Crystal City →
Crystal City High School, 1100 Mississippi Ave, Crystal City
7:00 pm - Football (V) - North County Sr High School
Festus Middle Festus, MO 63028
7:00 pm - Salisbury at Crystal City →
Crystal City High School, 1100 Mississippi Ave, Crystal City - Tennis (Girls V) - POPLAR BLUFF HIGH
Festus Middle Festus, MO 63028
4:00 pm - Football MS @ North County Middle School
Festus Middle Festus, MO 63028
4:00 pm - Softball (Girls JV) - Oakville High School
Festus Middle Festus, MO 63028
4:30 pm - Softball (Girls V) @ Oakville High School
Festus Middle Festus, MO 63028
4:30 pm - Football (JV) @ North County Sr High School
Festus Middle Festus, MO 63028
5:00 pm - Volleyball (Girls 7&8) @ Jefferson Middle School
Festus Middle Festus, MO 63028
5:00 pm - Soccer (Boys V) - Fredericktown
Festus Middle Festus, MO 63028
5:30 pm
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Monday October 5
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Have you seen Rascal?
He has been missing since Saturday from Crystal City. (Nextdoor Crystal City) - I wanted to invite everyone in the area to come to the Fall Festival at Grace Presbyterian Church this coming Sat.
, Oct. 3, from 9am-1pm. The church is at 105 Bailey Road, just a few blocks east of Truman Blvd. in Crystal City. There will be slow-cooked apple… (Nextdoor Crystal City)
- Spencer Gifts, LLC posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager - Spirit in Crystal City. Apply here.
- Ulta Beauty, Inc. posted a job opening for Lead Cashier in Crystal City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Crystal City here.
🗞 Nearby News
Festus
- Lady Tigers 1-2 in St. James Invitational (threeriverspublishing.com)
Pevely
- Top 25: Shirley, Cody Overton rejoin rankings (dirtondirt.com)
Hillsboro
- Romaine's reoriented mindset rooted in landmark turnover sequence (dailytoreador.com)
Ok Crystal City! 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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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