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⚡️ Tornado Strikes, High School Serves, Poetry Abounds
Jared Michel
April 03, 2024
👋 Good Morning, West County!
In today’s ⚡️ West County Pulse newsletter:
🌪️ A Chesterfield Tornado
🎒 South Serves Day
✍️ Poetry Month Contest
Let’s jump into today’s newsletter!
— Jared Michel
THE DIGEST
🌪️ Tornado Touched Down in Chesterfield
The National Weather Service has confirmed that an EF0 tornado touched down in Chesterfield, just north of Interstate 64 around 6:30pm Monday night. The tornado reached peak winds of 85 mph and caused notable damage to homes in the area, including damaged roofs and toppled trees. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported as a result of the tornado. Read more here.
Here are the results of the Chesterfield, MO damage survey. The survey team is on their way to survey damage from Bonne Terre, MO toward Chester, IL. #stlwx#mowx#ilwx
— NWS St. Louis (@NWSStLouis)
5:31 PM • Apr 2, 2024
🎒 Parkway South Students Unite for Service Day
Parkway South High School is gearing up for its first-ever South Serves Day on April 18th. 1,500 students and 140 staff will participate in 55 different service projects across Manchester, from park beautification to helping at animal shelters. The event, organized by the school's PREPS club, aims to foster a culture of community involvement and giving back. Read more here.
✍️ SLCL Celebrates Poetry with Contest & More
St. Louis County Library is celebrating National Poetry Month with a poetry contest open to all ages 7 and up. Submit your original poem by April 30th for a chance to be featured in SLCL's eMedia collection and win a prize. One entry per person, up to three pages, and appropriate content only. Learn more here.
LOCAL BUSINESS
🛩️ Air Show to Return to Spirit of St. Louis!
The Spirit of St. Louis Air Show will be back on June 8-9. The event will feature the world-famous Blue Angels, showcasing their incredible aerial skills. Spectators can expect heart-pounding aerobatic performances and breathtaking stunts that will fill the summer skies. This family-friendly event is sure to be a highlight of the season. Read more about it in the Post Dispatch here.
🤝 Chesterfield Couple Acquires Horizon Sign Co.
Horizon Sign Company, a Brentwood-based signage powerhouse, has been acquired by Mark and Liz Greenley from Chesterfield. The Greenleys sealed the deal on March 29, taking over from the company's founders, David and Megan Greathouse. With the new owners at the helm, Horizon Sign Co. is poised for an exciting future, promising continued excellence in creative signage solutions and top-notch service for its clients.
CITY HIGHLIGHTS
Ballwin
🏊♂️ Last Month for 10% Off North Pointe Pool Passes
Ballwin Parks and Recreation is offering a 10% discount on North Pointe pool passes for the upcoming summer season. This Early Bird special is available through April 30, so residents should visit the Pointe before the end of the month to take advantage of the savings.
Chesterfield
😄 All Ages Welcome in 6-Week Pickleball League
Chesterfield's new 6-week Pickleball League, led by Callahan Pickleball Academy, invites all ages to serve up some fun every Saturday at Chesterfield Valley Athletic Complex from 8:30-10am from April 6 through May 11. Registration is open here through April 5th for $100.
🏹 Sharpen Your Archery Skills in Chesterfield
Chesterfield Valley Athletic Complex is offering youth and adult archery sessions starting next Tuesday (April . Kids ages 10-15 can learn the basics, while adults 21+ can enjoy an introductory session. Prices start at just $15 for residents. Learn more / register here.
Manchester
🎉 Unite & Celebrate: Manchester's Civic Season
Manchester's Civic Season is in full swing, offering a variety of events that celebrate community and civic engagement from now until July 4th. Join your neighbors in the festivities and check out the City's full schedule to get involved:
Valley Park
🎭 Valley Park's Game Show Extravaganza On Friday
The Valley Park Theater Department is hosting "The Valley Park Showdown" this Friday. This exciting event will feature community members and students participating in popular game shows like Family Feud, Whose Line Is It Anyway?, and The Match Game, along with showcasing student talent acts.
Wildwood
🍩 Treats & Talks with Mayor Bowlin
Mayor Bowlin invites Wildwood residents to join him for coffee and conversation tomorrow at 7:30am. The event will be held in the Community Room at City Hall.
🦌 Wildwood Hits Bullseye in Deer Management
Wildwood's deer management program culled 300 deer in early 2024, meeting its goal for the first year. The city now seeks resident input on areas of concern and invites property owners to participate in future culling efforts to maintain a balanced deer population. You are welcome to submit your feedback here.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Tomorrow:
Senior Health Fair @ the Chesterfield Community Center starting at 10am. Register by emailing [email protected]
Manchester’s Parent/Child LEGO Night: Mario Bro’s Edition at the Manchester Park Building from 6pm to 7:30pm. Learn more / register here.
Friday-Sunday: Art Fair at Queeny Park in the Greensfelder Complex. Learn more / view hours here.
Saturday: Manchester’s Civic Saturday - Care event at the Manchester Park Building at 10am. Learn more here.
Sunday: Brookdale Farm’s Spring Bridal Show at Brookdale Farms from 12pm to 3pm. Learn more / RSVP here.
Next Week
Wednesday April 10: Wildwood’s Fun with First Responders @ Community Park (Ages 2-5, Sessions @ 10am,1pm). Learn more / register here.
Saturday April 13:
THANKS!
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