🌑 Happy Eclipse Day, West County!

In today’s ⚡️ West County Pulse newsletter:

• 🌒 Eclipse Day Arrives

• 🚓 A $100K Heist Solved

• 🌮 A New Taco Spot Opens

Let’s jump into today’s newsletter!

— Jared Michel

THE DIGEST

🌒 It's Eclipse Day! Partial Eclipse Visible in Our Area

Today's the day! The long-awaited solar eclipse is finally here. While our area won't be in the path of totality, you can still witness a breathtaking partial eclipse, with the moon covering a significant portion of the sun. Don't miss this rare event, as the next total solar eclipse visible from the contiguous United States won't occur until August 23, 2044 – that's another 20 years away!

To make the most of this astronomical spectacle, check out the Missouri State Parks website here, where you'll find a table listing all state parks and the percentage of sun obscuration visible and exact times for the eclipse's start, peak, and end. Alternatively, for a more personalized experience, use NASA's eclipse tool here to get targeted information based on your precise location.

🚓 Eureka Police Praised for Solving $100K Heist

Eureka police recently played a crucial role in solving an international theft case targeting Walmart stores across the US. Utilizing advanced technology, Eureka detectives traced the Canadian suspect's movements and connected him to 27 crime scenes nationwide. Their diligent work, which began with a $500 theft in Eureka, ultimately led to the arrest, conviction, and deportation of the sleight-of-hand scammer who had stolen over $100,000. Read more here.

🏡 80-Home Development Proposed in Town & Country

McBride Homes recently proposed an 80-home and one-restaurant development for the 11.58-acre Woods Mill Center site in Town & Country. The single-family homes would be priced between $600k and $700k, with a variety of styles and designs. The Town & Country Planning & Zoning Commission discussed the proposal on March 20, with concerns raised about traffic, rental properties, density, and greenspace. The topic will be revisited at the next P&Z meeting on April 17. Read more here.

🍪 Girl Scouts Kick-off Annual Donation Drive

Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri are currently holding their annual April Showers donation drive through April 14. Girl Scouts will be collecting personal care items for local pantries and shelters through door-to-door outreach, in-store collections, and online registries. If you’d like to donate, Schnucks and Dierbergs are accepting drop-off donations for the drive. Learn more here.

LOCAL BUSINESS

🌮 New Mission Taco Spot Now Serving in T&C

Mission Taco opened its sixth St. Louis location and ninth overall in Town and Country last Monday. The new restaurant, located at 1000 Woods Mill Plaza, can seat 160 guests in the main dining room and has a private event space for up to 72 people. Patrons can expect the same menu of tacos, burritos, tortias, sides, appetizers, and signature cocktails found at other Mission Taco locations. Read KSDK’s reporting here.

🚲 SBR Bikes & Brews Rolls into Chesterfield

This weekend SBR Bikes & Brews celebrated its grand opening in Chesterfield's The District. The Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce honored the occasion with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. This new establishment combines a love for cycling and craft brews, offering a unique experience for residents and visitors alike. Click the instagram embed below for a quick walkthrough.

SCHOOL DISTRICT HIGHLIGHTS

Last week the Rockwood SD had its latest board meeting. Here are some key takeaways from the meeting:

•  📊 Rockwood will conduct a demographic study to gather data for informed decision-making. Results expected in June.

• 🍎 Angie Schott, current assistant principal at Green Pines Elementary, will take over as principal on July 1.

• 🚍 The district's transportation department aced their annual bus inspection, with all 137 buses passing with flying colors.

• 🗽 Over 130 choir students from Rockwood high schools will perform at the prestigious Carnegie Hall in NYC today (April 7).

• 👏 Dr. David Arledge, assistant principal at Eureka High, was named Assistant Principal of the Year by a local principals association.

CITY HIGHLIGHTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

• Today: Solar Eclipse ☀️ 🌑 

• Tomorrow: Wildlife Rescue Center's Nature Tots Storybook Hour at 10am. Learn more here.

• Wednesday: Wildwood’s Fun with First Responders @ Community Park (Ages 2-5, Sessions @ 10am,1pm). Learn more / register here.

• Saturday:

  • Eureka’s Legends Neighborhood Garage Sale from 7am to 12pm. Learn more here.

  • Wildlife Rescue Center’s 45th Anniversary Open House from 11am to 4pm. Learn more here.

  • 9th Annual Boy Scout Lawn Mower Tune Up at Oak Brooke Elementary with drop-off from 8am to 1pm. Learn more here.

  • Coldwell Banker Realty - Gundaker’s Document Shred Day from 9am to 11am. Learn more here.

• Saturday - Sunday: Eid Carnival @ Schroeder Park from 11am to 9pm. Learn more here.

Next Week

• Friday April 19 - Sunday April 21: Just Between Friends Sale @ Queeny Park. Learn more / purchase tickets here.

• Saturday April 20: Manchester’s Maker's Mart & Arbor Day Festival from 10am to 4pm. Learn more here and here.

• Saturday April 20: Document shred event at FMB- Eureka from 9am to 12pm. Learn more here.

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