🌱 What this federal lawsuit could mean for Miami Unified parents and schools

Good day Miami! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• What this federal lawsuit could mean for Miami Unified parents and schools
• See how Miami volunteers quietly transformed a fading veterans tribute

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Friday: A stray afternoon t-shower, with a high of 99 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Saturday: A stray afternoon t-shower, temps: high: 99, low: 71.
• Sunday: A stray afternoon t-shower, with a high of 99 and low of 70 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Federal Lawsuit Intensifies Battle Over Parental Rights And Administrative Control In Miami Schools (silverbelt.com) — A years-long dispute between a parent and Miami Unified School District has now become a federal civil rights case that could reshape how local schools handle outspoken parents. The lawsuit challenges past harassment charges and a restrictive contact plan, raising big questions about free speech, administrative authority, and how the Miami–Claypool community’s schools are governed and funded going forward.
   

• Community members renew tribute to veterans near Bullion Plaza (silverbelt.com) — Anyone driving into or out of Miami now passes a freshly rebuilt tribute sign to veterans near Bullion Plaza Cultural Center and Museum. Local veterans and volunteers quietly replaced a badly weathered plywood sign over Memorial Day weekend, paying for materials themselves and tying it symbolically to Veterans Memorial Park downtown as a daily reminder of service and sacrifice.
   

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📸 Around Miami

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday June 12

• American Red Cross Blood Drive →
  Coolidge Chamber of Commerce Coolidge Public Library 160 W Central Ave Coolidge. AZ 85128
  9:00 am
• Resume Writing & Lab →
  Maricopa County Human Services East Valley Center (EVC) • 1001 W. Souther
  9:00 am
• DAV Chapter 36 Veterans Museum
  Coolidge Chamber of Commerce 320 W. Central Ave., Coolidge
  10:00 am
• Restorative Yoga and Reiki →
  ZenLife Center for Healing, 21820 S Ellsworth Rd #103, Queen Creek
  10:00 am
• Radical Reptile Fun →
  Apache Junction Calendar, 1177 N Idaho Rd, Apache Junction
  1:00 pm
• OPAC & Typing Tests →
  Maricopa County Human Services East Valley Center (EVC) • 1001 W. Sou
  1:30 pm
• A Tribute to Dolly, Linda and Emmylou →
  Hale Centre Theatre - Arizona, 50 W Page Ave, Gilbert
  3:00 pm
• PetSmart Chandler Adoption Event
  Maricopa County Animal Care & Control Events - 2861 E Germann Rd Chandler AZ 85249
  3:00 pm
• Knights of the Square Table: Chess Club
  Coolidge Chamber of Commerce Coolidge Public Library 160 W Central Ave Coolidge, AZ 85128
  3:30 pm
• BR Diamond Spur Barrel Racing →
  Horseshoe Park & Equestrian Centre, 20464 E Riggs Rd, Queen Creek
  4:30 pm
• Saguaros at Sunset →
  San Tan Mountain Regional Park, 6533 W Phillips Rd, Queen Creek
  6:00 pm
• VFW Friday Night Events
  Coolidge Chamber of Commerce 351 N Arizona Blvd # 5, Coolidge, AZ 85128
  6:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Kroger posted a job opening for Courtesy Clerk/Grocery Bagger in Miami. Apply here.
• Capstone Copper Corp. posted a job opening for Safety Coordinator in Miami. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Miami here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Pinal

• Arizona disaster loan applications remain open for Gila County flood losses (tradersunion.com)
• Why pool noodles are the secret to leveling up your garden (inmaricopa.com)
• Trump's approval made Mark Lamb the favorite. Then everything changed (azcentral.com)

Globe

• Edward Lester Alexander (silverbelt.com)

Apache Junction

• No HOA Homes for Sale in Apache Junction AZ (zillow.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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