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In today's newsletter:
- Want a say in Lima Township decisions? A trustee seat's open
- How Dexter's middle school enrollment is changing by race this year
- How two recent online scams just hit Dexter residents' wallets
Also on today's calendar: Chess Club for Kids and Teens and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: What has 2 arms and a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Very warm with a thunderstorm, with a high of 87 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 81, low: 64.
- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 79 and low of 53 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Lima Township Board Trustee Steps Down (thesuntimesnews.com) — Lima Township, served from its Dexter mailing address, now has an open trustee seat after Greg McKenzie resigned following decades of service. Residents who are registered voters in the township can apply by submitting a letter and resume by September 11. The board will review candidates at its September 14 meeting to appoint someone through November 2028. 
2. 10 African American students enrolled at Mill Creek Middle School in 2024-25 (annarbortimes.com) — Mill Creek Middle School in the Dexter Community School District enrolled 10 African American students in 2024–25, a 25% increase from the previous year, while overall enrollment reached 525. District data also show Dexter High School has the highest number of African American students locally, against a backdrop of declining statewide enrollment, especially among white students.
3. 2 scam reports in Dexter for week ending Aug. 22, 2026 (annarbortimes.com) — Dexter residents saw two scams reported to the Better Business Bureau for the week ending August 22, with losses totaling nearly $550, both tied to online purchases. One involved discounted trading cards and misleading shipping updates. The BBB urges residents to use its Scam Tracker to research suspicious offers and share experiences to help neighbors avoid similar frauds.
4. Maize and Blue to Open 2026 Season at Michigan Open - University of Michigan Athletics (mgoblue.com) — University of Michigan's women's cross country team opens its 2026 season this Friday at the Michigan Open in Hudson Mills Metropark, right in Dexter. The 5 p.m. meet is open to spectators, with a $10 vehicle pass required. Several returning standouts and new runners will be competing, giving local fans an early look at this year's squad.
📸 Around Dexter
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Dexter
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★ Featured events ★
- Monroe Varsity Football @ Dexter →
Dexter High School, 2200 N Parker Rd, Dexter
7:00 pm
Friday September 4
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Other local events
- Marching Band
Dexter High School Dexter, MI 48130
5:00 pm - Library Closed
Dexter District Library Dexter, MI 48130 - .Registration Toddler Small Group Story Time – Wednesdays at 10:0
Dexter District Library Dexter, MI 48130 - Registration Preschool Small Group Story Time - Wednesdays at 11:00
Dexter District Library Dexter, MI 48130 - Chess Club for Kids and Teens →
Dexter District Library, 3255 Alpine, Dexter
6:30 pm - Gentle Restorative Yoga for Stress and Anxiety Relief
Dexter District Library Dexter, MI 48130
9:30 am - Club Create Book Club
Dexter District Library Dexter, MI 48130
4:30 pm - Dexter Varsity Football @ Huron →
Huron High School, 2727 Fuller Rd, Ann Arbor
7:00 pm - KinderConcert for Ages 5 and Under →
Dexter District Library, 3255 Alpine, Dexter
12:00 pm - Fall Fun Festival →
Scio Community Church, 1293 N Zeeb Rd, Ann Arbor
12:00 pm
Friday September 4
Sunday September 6
Wednesday September 9
Thursday September 10
Saturday September 12
Saturday September 19
📣 Dexter Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Home Football Game
Pioneer High School Ann Arbor, MI 48104
7:00 pm - Whitmore Lake Farmers Market →
Northfield Township Community Park, 9725 Main St, Whitmore Lake
10:00 am - Book Club - Finer Things →
Northfield Township Area Library, 125 Barker Rd, Whitmore Lake
1:00 pm - Forsythe Fundraiser: Milkshake Factory Dine Night
Forsythe Middle School Ann Arbor, MI 48104
4:00 pm
Thursday September 3
Sunday September 6
Tuesday September 8
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Ok Dexter! 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 shirt (Thank you Dianna H. for sending it in!)
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