parkway school district | Students and staff around the district broke out their Cardinals gear to celebrate the team’s home opener.
Pictured: Kindergarten students from Dana Trokey’s classroom at Highcroft Ridge Elementary
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After the weather forced an early asparagus harvest, the farm partnered with local restaurants to raise money for Operation Food Search. It donated the produce to Yolklore, Balkan Treat Box and Lazy Tiger, which in turn used it to create special menu items. A portion of the proceeds from sales of the dishes were donated to the nonprofit.
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St. Louis native Andy Cohen put a smile on the faces of patients at the hospital with a surprise virtual visit. Kids joined the celebrity via Zoom for a Q&A and St. Louis-themed trivia.
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Cardinals pitcher Jack Flaherty surprised kids and teens at the clubs with a special delivery. To encourage a love of reading, he donated thousands of books from Black-owned, local bookstore EyeSeeMe to the nonprofit.
