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And check out 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:
- Why Birmingham's Haley Stevens delayed announcing her engagement until after voting
- How Birmingham Groves lost by one point in the final seconds
- How Birmingham police helped crack a major metro Detroit auto theft ring
Also on today's calendar: RedCross Blood Drive and 4 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 84 and low of 67 degrees.
- Sunday: Warm with variable cloudiness, temps: high: 85, low: 70.
- Monday: A couple of morning showers, with a high of 88 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
1. Haley Stevens Announces Engagement, Plans Israel Trip After Senate Loss (vinnews.com) — Birmingham Congresswoman Haley Stevens has announced her engagement to Huntington Woods attorney Jason Turkish, just weeks after narrowly losing the Democratic U.S. Senate primary. The couple, who met in 2022, are currently traveling in Italy and will visit Israel next to connect with Turkish's family and meet survivors of the Oct. 7 Hamas attack. 
2. Early, late swing plays allow North Farmington to escape Wayne State with 14-13 win over Groves (theoaklandpress.com) — Birmingham Groves' football team narrowly fell 14-13 to North Farmington in their season opener at Wayne State, missing a potential game-winning field goal in the final minute. Star running back Jeremiah Whitley racked up 178 rushing yards, while the Falcons now look ahead to a Week 2 road trip to Berkley.
3. Detroit man sentenced for role in auto theft ring (candgnews.com) — Birmingham police were among many metro Detroit departments helping state investigators dismantle a large auto theft ring operating across the tri-county area. A Detroit man has now been sentenced to five to 20 years in prison, one of 15 defendants punished since 2024 for targeting high-end vehicles at lots, dealerships, and homes.
4. Man accused of masturbating in 12 Oaks Mall to get psych exam; has prior conviction for aggravated indecent exposure (theoaklandpress.com) — A man with a prior aggravated indecent exposure conviction out of Birmingham is now facing new indecent exposure charges tied to an alleged incident at 12 Oaks Mall in Novi. A district judge has ordered a competency evaluation, with a follow-up court date set for October.
📸 Around Birmingham
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Birmingham
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★ Featured events ★
- Pitbull with Lil Jon →
Pine Knob Ski and Snowboard Resort, 7778 Sashabaw Rd, Independence Township
8:00 pm
Wednesday September 9
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Other local events
- 1/2 Day Dismissal at 11:50AM
Greenfield Elementary Birmingham, MI 48009
8:50 am - State of Beverly Address
Beverly Elementary Birmingham, MI 48009
5:30 pm - Curriculum Night
Beverly Elementary Birmingham, MI 48009
6:00 pm - 1/2 Day Dismissal at 11:50AM
Greenfield Elementary Birmingham, MI 48009
8:50 am - Preschool Curriculum Night (Both 1/2 Day Preschool and GSRP)
Greenfield Elementary Preschool Classrooms
6:00 pm - RedCross Blood Drive →
1730 W Auburn Rd, Rochester Hills
11:00 am
Monday August 31
Tuesday September 1
Tuesday September 8
Friday September 11
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🗓 Events Nearby
- FIELDS - ROYSA GAMES
Keller Elementary Royal Oak, MI 48067
8:00 am - 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 - First Pour: New Releases with Domaine Berrien Cellars
Greater Royal Oak Chamber-Commerce Michigan by the Bottle Royal Oak
12:00 pm - Hotel Royal Oak - Sunday Summer Concert Series
Greater Royal Oak Chamber-Commerce 811 E. 11 Mile Road, Royal Oak, MI 48067
4:00 pm - ROYAL Networking
Greater Royal Oak Chamber-Commerce Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce 200 S. Washington Ave. Royal Oak, MI 48067 Parking across the street at the Center Street deck is free for the first two hours. Please do not park in the Chamber parking lot next to the building.
8:00 am
Saturday August 29
Sunday August 30
Tuesday September 1
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Speaking their Language: the Key to Children's Comfort in Educational Spaces —Simran Shah Read on Patch
- Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar posted a job opening for Server in Birmingham. Apply here.
- Dollar Tree Family Dollar - Dollar Tree, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate in Birmingham. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Birmingham here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A bottle (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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