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🌱 Patch AM: See where University City-area schools land on Missouri’s priciest list
Also check out Barbarians of California on the University City Patch calendar

Cheers University City! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- See where University City-area schools land on Missouri's priciest list
Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Friday: Pleasant with periods of sun, with a high of 86 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Partly sunny, a stray t-storm, temps: high: 84, low: 64.
- Sunday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 81 and low of 61 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Missouri's 20 Most Expensive School Districts Ranked (979kickfm.com) — If you live in parts of University City zoned to the Clayton School District, this new ranking pegs your typical home value around $830,000, among the highest in Missouri. The list compares 20 districts statewide, showing how top-rated suburban schools, especially around St. Louis, often come with steep housing costs that shape where families can realistically live and enroll their kids.
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📸 Around University City
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🗓 Upcoming Events in University City
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★ Featured events ★
- Barbarians of California →
Blueberry Hill, 6504 Delmar Blvd, University City
7:00 pm
Wednesday September 9
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Other local events
- First Day of School (PreK-12) →
Ritenour All District
8:00 am - OB - First Morning Coffee for Parents/Guardians
Old Bonhomme Elem. Old Bonhomme Elementary School, 9661 Old Bonhomme Rd, St. Louis, MO 63132, USA
8:40 am - Plan Commission Meeting →
University City Calendar
6:30 pm - Parking Lot Bingo
Overland Special Events Verona Pavilion - 2519 Verona Overland MO 63114
6:30 pm - Stormwater Commission-2026 Meeting →
University City Calendar, 975 Pennsylvania Ave, University City
3:30 pm - TRAFFIC COURT →
University City Calendar, 975 Pennsylvania Ave, University City
6:00 pm
Monday August 24
Wednesday August 26
Tuesday September 1
Wednesday September 2
📣 University City Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Meet The Teacher (AL@
Bristol Elementary Saint Louis, MO 63119
7:45 am - Teachers - Non-contract day →
Ritenour All District
8:00 am - Meet the Teacher (1st-5th)
Avery Elementary Saint Louis, MO 63119
8:00 am - 1st-5th Meet the Teacher
Clark Elementary Saint Louis, MO 63119
8:00 am - Meet the Teacher (MZ@
Bristol Elementary Saint Louis, MO 63119
8:05 am
Friday August 21
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- A year ago I shared one little grief book here.
I wanted to come back and tell you what happened. Hi neighbors, Almost exactly a year ago, I made a post here about something very personal. After… (Nextdoor Ames Place)
🗞 Nearby News
Clayton
- Saint Louis Club finances teeter as members weigh $5,000 assessment—or closure (stlmag.com)
- Forbes Editor Firing Raises Questions About Advisor Rankings (wealthmanagement.com)
- Enterprise Bank & Trust Announces Enterprise University Fall Course Lineup (ladailypost.com)
St. Louis
- DAILY PODCAST: The Little Potato Tree in Fart Corner (1057thepoint.com)
Ok University 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 sponge (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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