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

In today's newsletter:

  • Where Kirkwood's tiniest trick-or-treaters can celebrate Halloween
  • How to snag a spot at Kirkwood's Grinch kids workshop
  • Maplewood bakery closes, but what's next for Kirkwood bread lovers?

Also on today's calendar: Paul & Dave Reeb - Mike Duffy's Bar and Grill and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Heavy rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 77 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Friday: Humid with clouds and sun, temps: high: 84, low: 66.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 87 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Lil' Trick or Treaters (stlparent.com) — Kirkwood parents can plan ahead for a gentle Halloween outing with the Lil' Trick or Treaters event on October 29, tailored for ages 2–5. With discounted pricing for Kirkwood residents, the hour-long program features costumes, storytime, crafts, and treats, and requires advance registration through the city's website.
   

• Grinch Workshop at the Kirkwood Community Center (stlparent.com) — Families in Kirkwood can sign up now for a Grinch-themed kids workshop at the Kirkwood Community Center on December 21 and 22, with separate morning and afternoon sessions. Designed for ages 5–12, the program includes crafts, Grinch dust, and cookies, and costs slightly less for Kirkwood residents than non-residents, with registration handled through the city's parks and recreation website.
   

• Great Harvest Bread Co.'s Maplewood location to close after 25 years (stlmag.com) — While Great Harvest Bread Co.'s Maplewood bakery is closing after 25 years, the separately owned Kirkwood location on West Argonne remains open for local customers. Kirkwood franchisee Paul Barkofske is reassuring regulars that plenty of bread and baked favorites are still available nearby as the longtime Maplewood owners retire from the business.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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)

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Ladue

  • New pedestrian-activated signal hopes to improve walkability and safety on busy corridor of Clayton Road in Ladue (firstalert4.com)

Ok Kirkwood! 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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