🌱 What new reads just arrived at Baldwin’s Pathfinder Community Library?

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In today's newsletter:

• What new reads just arrived at Baldwin’s Pathfinder Community Library?

Also on today's calendar: Wayward Gypsies @ NA-TAH-KA and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 81 and low of 62 degrees.
• Friday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 84, low: 66.
• Saturday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 83 and low of 61 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Pathfinder Community Library Book Buzz for Aug. 7, 2026 (bigrapidsnews.com) — Baldwin readers can swing by Pathfinder Community Library on Michigan Avenue to explore a fresh batch of books and audiobooks. Staff are spotlighting Christina Baker Kline’s “The Foursome,” along with new fiction, mysteries, large-print titles, and popular audio selections ready for checkout right in town.
   

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📸 Around Baldwin

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Baldwin

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★ Featured events ★

Friday August 14

• Technology in the Woods- Idlewild, MI →
  Yates Township Hall, 6437 S Nelson Rd, Idlewild
  2:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday August 21

• Wayward Gypsies @ NA-TAH-KA →
  NA-TAH-KA, 5796 N Bass Lake Rd, Irons
  7:30 pm

Saturday August 22

• Lonely Ol' Night →
  Reed City Depot, Pere Marquette Trl, Reed City
  7:00 pm

Tuesday September 1

• Chamber Meeting →
  Lake County Chamber of Commerce, 895 Michigan Ave suite C, Baldwin
  5:15 pm

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📣 Baldwin Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday August 8

• Every Saturday Fly-in Lunch (KRQB) →
  Roben - Hood Airport (KRQB), 21325 18 Mile Rd, Big Rapids
  11:00 am

Thursday August 13

• Sawmill Saloon – Big Rapids →
  Sawmill Saloon, 1003 Maple St, Big Rapids
  7:00 pm

Friday August 14

• The Future of Comedy Show at The Moose Lodge (Evart, MI) →
  Moose Lodge, 8400 US-10, Evart
  8:00 pm

Friday August 21

• Charlie Millard Band →
  Rambadt Park, 700 N Park St, Reed City
  7:00 pm

Wednesday August 26

• Kingsley JV Football @ Reed City →
  Reed City Area Public Schools, 225 W Church Ave, Reed City
  7:00 pm

Tuesday September 1

• Hesperia Girls Freshman Volleyball @ Reed City →
  Reed City Area Public Schools, 225 W Church Ave, Reed City
  4:00 pm
• NMCHS Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Mason County Eastern →
  Mason County Eastern High School, 18 Custer Rd, Custer
  6:30 pm

Thursday September 3

• Allendale Varsity Football @ Reed City →
  Reed City Area Public Schools, 225 W Church Ave, Reed City
  7:00 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

• Workbox Staffing posted a job opening for Welders in Baldwin. Apply here.
• Family Health Care posted a job opening for Medical Office Assistant I in Baldwin. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Baldwin here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Big Rapids

• Recent births, published Aug. 4, 2026 (masoncountypress.com)
• Find Top House Cleaning Jobs in Brohman, MI (care.com)

Hart

• Ernie Clement's 10th-inning, 2-run homer lifts the Blue Jays past the Astros (bigrapidsnews.com)
• Outdoor expert said anglers having excellent luck in deeper water (bigrapidsnews.com)
• Anglers continue to face challenges (bigrapidsnews.com)

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Ok Baldwin! 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: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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