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🌱 Patch AM: Wentzville’s Lauren Russo bowls for a major title and $30,000 tonight.
And check out Out Of Place on the Wentzville Patch calendar
Hi Wentzville! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Wentzville's Lauren Russo bowls for a major title and $30,000 tonight.
Also on today's calendar: Out Of Place and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 87 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 83, low: 68.
- Thursday: Mostly cloudy with a t-storm, with a high of 82 and low of 62 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Stepladder finalists determined at 2026 PWBA Tour Championship in Cleveland (bowl.com) — Wentzville bowler Lauren Russo has earned the No. 4 seed for tonight's stepladder finals at the PWBA Tour Championship in Ohio, giving local fans a hometown name to cheer. She joins four international and U.S. standouts competing for a major title, $30,000 prize, and potential Hall of Fame implications. 
📸 Around Wentzville
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Wentzville
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- Chamber County Policy Coalition: Transportation Task Force Meeting
Western St. Charles Chamber of Commerce Western St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce, 207 S Linn Ave., Wentzville, MO, 63385, United States
9:00 am - Chamber County Policy Coalition for our Economic Development/Infrastructure Task Force Meetings
Western St. Charles Chamber of Commerce Western St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce, 207 S Linn Ave., Wentzville, MO, 63385, United States
10:30 am - Chamber County Policy Coalition: Workforce/Education Task Force Meeting
Western St. Charles Chamber of Commerce O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce & Industries Office, 2145 Bryan Valley Commercial Drive, O'Fallon, MO, 6366, United States
12:00 pm - Chamber County Policy Coalition: Funding Reform Task Force Meeting
Western St. Charles Chamber of Commerce Western St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce, 207 S Linn Ave., Wentzville, MO, 63385, United States
2:00 pm - SCE Meet the Teacher Night
Stone Creek Elementary Wentzville, MO 63385
5:00 pm - PVE- Meet the Teacher Night (1st-5th)
Prairie View Elementary Wentzville, MO 63385
5:00 pm - DRE Meet the Teacher
Discovery Ridge Elementary Wentzville, MO 63385
5:00 pm - HES Meet the Teacher Night
Heritage Intermediate Wentzville, MO 63385
5:00 pm - Out Of Place →
Crossroads Arts Council, 310 W Pearce Blvd, Wentzville
1:00 pm - Bunco Party →
Crossroads Arts Council, 310 W Pearce Blvd, Wentzville
1:00 pm
Wednesday August 19
Wednesday August 26
Tuesday September 1
📣 Wentzville Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Walk-In Interviews | Transportation
Wentzville R-iV Wentzville School District Transportation Facility, 100 Logistics
9:00 am - Tree Board Meeting →
Lake Saint Louis, MO Calendar
5:30 pm - Park Board Meeting →
Lake Saint Louis, MO Calendar
6:30 pm - Chamber County Policy Coalition: Transportation Task Force Meeting
Western St. Charles Chamber of Commerce Western St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce, 207 S Linn Ave., Wentzville, MO, 63385, United States
9:00 am
Tuesday August 18
Wednesday August 19
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
- KBP Brands posted a job opening for KFC Restaurant General Manager in Wentzville. Apply here.
- Dollar Tree Family Dollar - Dollar Tree, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Wentzville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Wentzville here.
🗞 Nearby News
O'Fallon
- Omer Perry Ball (fayettenewspapers.com)
- Schmitt Opposed Delaney Hall Closure and Supported Bill to Protect College Sports (legis1.com)
Wright City
- 'This is our city': Wright City residents sue city, pack meeting to stop new industrial plant (ksdk.com)
- Warrenton man injured in I-70 rollover crash (warrencountyrecord.com)
Ok Wentzville! 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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