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🌱 Patch AM: How will Clawson’s retooled offense fuel another playoff run?
You won't want to miss NORTH PLAY GROUND- Kindergarden playdate on the Clawson Patch calendar
Good morning to you Clawson! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How will Clawson's retooled offense fuel another playoff run?
- How does Clawson's student makeup compare to other Oakland County districts?
Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 65 degrees.
- Saturday: A shower and thunderstorm, temps: high: 77, low: 59.
- Sunday: Some sun with a shower, with a high of 76 and low of 55 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Football preview: 2026 Flint Metro, KLAA, MAC, CSC, MIAC, Independent team capsules (theoaklandpress.com) — Clawson football fans get a detailed look at the Trojans' 2026 roster, including returning standouts like Jude Mikula and Graysen Carroll and several new impact starters. The preview explains how position changes and a gelling offensive line could shape another playoff push in the MAC Bronze. It also situates Clawson among other Oakland County programs for the coming season. 
• Asian students made up 10.2% of Oakland County districts' student body in 2024-25 (seoaklandnews.com) — Families in Clawson can see exactly where their schools stand in Oakland County's changing demographics, with Asian students making up 1.1% of Clawson Public Schools' 1,214 enrollment in 2024-25. The data compares every district countywide, highlighting Troy's especially large Asian student population and broader statewide enrollment declines since before the pandemic. It's a snapshot of who's in local classrooms now.
📸 Around Clawson
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Clawson
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- NORTH PLAY GROUND- Kindergarden playdate
Northwood Elementary Royal Oak, MI 48073
5:00 pm - Upton - DK/DKG Meet & Greet and Curriculum Night (see notes)
Upton Elementary Royal Oak, MI 48073
5:30 pm - Addams Kdg/DK Curriculum Night/Meet and Greet
Addams Elementary Royal Oak, MI 48073
5:30 pm
Tuesday August 25
📣 Clawson Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Birmingham Family Swim →
Goldfish Swim School - Birmingham, 2388 Cole St, Birmingham
6:30 pm - Farmers Market →
City of Royal Oak - Community Events Royal Oak Farmers Market - 316 E 11 Mile Road Royal Oak MI 48067
7:00 am - Troy Gym Kids Night Out →
Troy Gym 3, 1921 Northwood, Troy
6:30 pm - Big Jay Oakerson →
Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle, 310 S Troy St, Royal Oak
7:00 pm - 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
Friday August 21
Saturday August 22
Sunday August 23
Monday August 24
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💬 Chatter
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🗞 Nearby News
Royal Oak
- A Self-Pour Taproom in Royal Oak That Helped Change Michigan Law Is Closing (whatnow.com)
- Alfred E. Upton Elementary had 194 white students in 2024-25 (seoaklandnews.com)
- TLC, Salt-N-Pepa, En Vogue tour tops music in the metro area this weekend (theoaklandpress.com)
Troy
- New county park in Troy on track for 2027 opening (theoaklandpress.com)
Rochester
- 3 Men Charged In Deadly Oakland County Shooting: Sheriff (patch.com)
Ok Clawson! 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: A sponge (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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