Community Corner
🌱 Patch AM: Want to shape student support across all Birmingham Public Schools?
You won't want to miss Pitbull with Lil Jon on the Birmingham Patch calendar
Hey there, Birmingham! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Want to shape student support across all Birmingham Public Schools?
- Why did some Birmingham caregivers wait a month for their paychecks?
Also on today's calendar: RedCross Blood Drive and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: A shower; breezy in the a.m., with a high of 73 and low of 54 degrees.
- Monday: Mostly sunny and nice, temps: high: 76, low: 57.
- Tuesday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 79 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Birmingham Public Schools Hiring Two District Social Workers (oaklandcounty115.com) — Birmingham Public Schools is hiring two full-time, grant-funded district social workers to support students' mental health and behavior across all BPS schools starting August 25. Candidates need a master's in social work with Michigan credentials, and applications will be accepted until the positions are filled through the district's HR portal. 
• 'Disgusted': Birmingham home health workers say delayed pay arrives after Local 4 reached out, issue persists (clickondetroit.com) — Home health workers at Birmingham-based Bee at Home say they went about a month without pay until Local 4 contacted the company, prompting hand-delivered cashier's checks. Employees describe repeated delays that strain childcare and household budgets, and they're anxious about whether the next scheduled payday will arrive on time.
📸 Around Birmingham
Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!
🗓 Upcoming Events in Birmingham
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
★ Featured events ★
- Pitbull with Lil Jon →
Pine Knob Ski and Snowboard Resort, 7778 Sashabaw Rd, Independence Township
8:00 pm
Wednesday September 9
Want to see your event featured? Click here!
Other local events
- New Family Night
Greenfield Elementary Greenfield Library
5:00 pm - 1/2 Day Dismissal at 11:50AM
Greenfield Elementary Birmingham, MI 48009
8:50 am - RedCross Blood Drive →
1730 W Auburn Rd, Rochester Hills
11:00 am
Thursday August 27
Monday August 31
Friday September 11
📣 Birmingham Shout Outs!
Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!
🗓 Events Nearby
- Antiques & Collectibles Market →
City of Royal Oak - Community Events Royal Oak Farmers Market - 316 E 11 Mile Road Royal Oak MI 48067
8:00 am - Hotel Royal Oak - Sunday Summer Concert Series
Greater Royal Oak Chamber-Commerce 811 E. 11 Mile Road, Royal Oak, MI 48067
4:00 pm - LEAP Day for Freshman
Troy High School Troy, MI 48098
8:00 am - Board of Trustee Work Session →
Waterford Township- Township Calendar Waterford Town Hall3rd Floor External Conference Room (3-1)5200 Civic Center Dr.Waterford, MI 48329 - 5200 CIVIC CENTER DR Waterford MI 48329
4:30 pm - Board of Trustees Meeting →
Waterford Township- Township Calendar - Township of Waterford - Auditorium 5200 Civic Center Dr Waterford MI 48329
6:00 pm - Ambassador Committee Meeting
Greater Royal Oak Chamber-Commerce Virtual
8:00 am - NORTH PLAY GROUND- Kindergarden playdate
Northwood Elementary Royal Oak, MI 48073
5:00 pm - ENTIRE BUILDING - DK/DKG Meet & Greet and Curriculum Night (see not
Keller Elementary Royal Oak, MI 48067
5:00 pm
Sunday August 23
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Birmingham PatchAM possible:
- Senior Care Navigation of SE Michigan — (248) 834-5155
- eLake Tech Solutions LLC — (734) 469-4111
- NeatandTidyMi LLC — (989) 838-9282
Click here to show your appreciation! 💚
Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- More projects I need help with: Looking for someone to turn a half bath into a full bath.
Also need someone skilled with adding an exterior door where there are two windows now; it will need drywall work and built in shelving removed… (Nextdoor Birmingham) - I needed to print some copies of my house blueprints.
Kinkos and Fedex wanted $8 per 24 x 36 page. theplanprinter.com in Rochester did it for $1.10 per sheet. So happy I just wanted to share this! (Nextdoor Pierce-St. James)
- Dollar Tree Family Dollar - Dollar Tree, Inc. posted a job opening for Store Manager trainee in Birmingham. Apply here.
- Publicis Groupe posted a job opening for Senior Art Director in Birmingham. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Birmingham here.
🗞 Nearby News
Bloomfield Hills
- Bloomfield Hills Middle School had 423 white students in 2024-25 (seoaklandnews.com)
- Michigan's Best Private High Schools Ranked for 2026 (club937.com)
- Woman serving 70 years for killing bicyclists could be resentenced (thetimesherald.com)
Royal Oak
- Royal Oak restaurant's Vernors ice cream tastes just like a classic Boston Cooler (mlive.com)
- Todd Rundgren blends hits, deep cuts, Motown at Royal Oak Music Theatre (theoaklandpress.com)
Ok Birmingham! 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: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!
👉 Help make Patch AM better
- Help us grow by suggesting local news sources.
- Shape this newsletter with your feedback.
- List items for sale or services offered
We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what's happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
