🌱 Patch AM: See why Castlereagh Estates is among Missouri’s most neighborly spots

Good morning Florissant! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• See why Castlereagh Estates is among Missouri's most neighborly spots
• Which Florissant neighbors just passed Missouri's new NextGen bar exam?

Also on today's calendar: FLORISSANT FALL FESTIVAL and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 87 and low of 54 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: Sunny and warm, temps: high: 80, low: 51.
• Friday: Very warm, with a high of 86 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Missouri's Most Neighborly Neighborhoods Announced for 2026 (waynecojournalbanner.com) — Florissant's Castlereagh Estates has been named one of Missouri's Most Neighborly Neighborhoods for 2026, honored for residents' habit of checking on each other and pitching in during tough times. From clearing storm damage to welcoming newcomers, neighbors there are being recognized statewide for turning everyday kindness into a community tradition that strengthens local connections.
   

• Inaugural NextGen bar exam yields lower pass rate, testing disruptions (molawyersmedia.com) — Florissant residents Tasha Gentry, Kennedy Angeline Sams, and Season Walker are among those who passed Missouri's new NextGen bar exam, which posted a 77.2% overall pass rate in July. The statewide rollout saw strong first-time results but also serious testing delays, technical glitches, and air-conditioning problems that the Missouri Supreme Court is now reviewing for possible remedial action.
   

📸 Around Florissant

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Florissant

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 10
• I am me →
  The Loc House Co, 730 Rue St. Francois Street, Florissant
  4:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday October 8
• Missouri Legacy of Inventions
  Greater North County Chamber of Commerce, 500 NW Plaza Suite 425, Florissant
  1:00 pm
• October 2026 Off the Clock
  Helfer's Pastries, 380 St Ferdinand St, Florissant
  5:00 pm
Friday October 9
• Fridays at the Spot!
  The Creative Spot, 414 S. Florissant rd, Ferguson
  3:00 pm
Sunday October 11
• FLORISSANT FALL FESTIVAL →
  Saint Francois Street, Florissant
  10:00 am
Monday October 12
• Ask-A-Techie free one-on- one tech training
  Oasis at Northwest Plaza, 500 Northwest Plaza, Suite 425, St. Ann
  1:00 pm
• Women's Nervous System Reset Yoga
  Florissant Meadows Shopping Center, 580 N HWY 67 Suite 6, Florissant
  5:15 pm
Tuesday October 13
• October 2026 Women In Networking Lunch
  Catering to You, 12775 New Halls Ferry Rd, Florissant
  12:00 pm
• Dinner with Business Owners | Florissant: Small Town Edition →
  Restaurant of the Week, Saint Denis Street, Florissant
  7:00 pm
Wednesday October 14
• October 2026 Morning Mingle
  St. Louis County Police North County Precinct, 2225 Dunn Rd, St. Louis
  7:30 am

📣 Florissant Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday October 7
• FAB (Fit, Active, and Balanced)
  Greater North County Chamber of Commerce, 500 NW Plaza Suite 425, Hazelwood
  9:30 am
• Senior Bingo →
  Black Jack City Hall - Lower Level, 12500 Old Jamestown Road, Black Jack
  12:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Florissant. Apply here.
• Checkers & Rally's - Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Manager in Florissant. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Florissant here.

🗞 Nearby News

Hazelwood

• Nature's Bakery moves up layoff date amid Hazelwood plant closure (fox2now.com)

Ferguson

• Left-Wing Anarchy: How Half-Truths Set Cities Ablaze (tfiglobalnews.com)
• Paul Parson (1941–2026) of Edwardsville, IL (riverbender.com)

Bridgeton

• A Stolen $50,000 Chevelle Allegedly Went for $9,500 Cash and No Title. The Buyer Is Charged Too. (theautowire.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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