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What's up Farmington! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
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In today's newsletter:
- Want a say in Downtown Farmington's future? Here's how to apply.
Also on today's calendar: Farmington Players Present : The Haunting of Hill House and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: Do you know what the two sides of a circle are? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Sunshine, with a high of 69 and low of 47 degrees.
- Friday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 69, low: 49.
- Saturday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 72 and low of 52 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• City of Farmington seeks new DDA board member and thanks outgoing member Shawn MacDonell (farmgov.com) — Farmington is seeking a new member for its Downtown Development Authority board, giving downtown business and property owners a direct say in shaping the city's future. The partial term runs through February 2028, with applications due Oct. 13. Officials also salute outgoing member Shawn MacDonell-Kavanagh for helping build popular events and stronger ties among downtown merchants.
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📸 Around Farmington
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Farmington
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★ Featured events ★
- MABUHAY: HOMECOMING →
Farmington Civic Theater, 33332 Grand River Avenue, Farmington
Thursday October 1
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Other local events
- Farmington Players Present : The Haunting of Hill House →
Farmington Players, 32332 W 12 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills
7:30 pm - Sewing Fundamentals: Costume Construction Workshop →
Oakland Community College - Southfield Campus, 22322 Rutland Dr, Southfield
10:00 am - Farmington Players Present: The Haunting of Hill House →
Farmington Players, 32332 W 12 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills
7:30 pm - Farmington Players Present: The Haunting of Hill House →
Farmington Players, 32332 W 12 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills
2:00 pm - Board of Trustee Work Session →
Waterford Town Hall, 3rd Floor External Conference Room (3-1), 5200 Civic Center Dr., Waterford
4:30 pm - Board of Trustees Meeting →
Township of Waterford - Auditorium, 5200 Civic Center Dr, Waterford
6:00 pm - Farmington Area Arts Awards 2026-2027 →
The Hawk - Farmington Hills Community Center, 29995 W 12 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills
9:00 am - Farmington Players Present: The Haunting of Hill House →
Farmington Players, 32332 W 12 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills
7:30 pm - EXPO MICHIGAN MARKETPLACE artists, crafters, entrepreneurs, local businesses and restaurants →
EXPO MICHIGAN MARKETPLACE 29504 7 Mile, Livonia, MI, 48152
10:00 am - EXPO MICHIGAN MARKETPLACE exhibit your business, products and services →
EXPO MICHIGAN MARKETPLACE 29504 Seven Mile, Livonia, MI
10:00 am
Friday September 25
Saturday September 26
Sunday September 27
Monday September 28
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
📣 Farmington Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Baby Storytime (0-12 months)
Farmington Community Library, 23500 Liberty Street, Farmington
10:30 am - Pick Your Own Project →
Fired and Fused, 32326 Grand River Avenue, Farmington Hills
11:00 am - Thursday Afternoon Club (Grades 3-5)
Farmington Community Library, 32737 W. 12 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills
4:00 pm - Be the Light Gala →
Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Convent, 36800 Schoolcraft Road, Livonia
4:30 pm
Thursday September 24
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Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Farmington PatchAM possible:
- Any Lab Test Now — (248) 692-4434
- Realtor Tom Gilliam-RE/MAX Classic — (248) 790-5594
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- With all these e-bikes accidents maybe they should have the kids start taking a test for the bike like a road test, and get a license also, and if they don't follow the rules and the cop pulls them over, it would be an infraction on their license
and if they get so many points the license is taken away (Nextdoor Farmington Village Area)
- Kroger posted a job opening for Grocery Night Clerk in Farmington. Apply here.
- HomeTeam Pest Defense posted a job opening for Branch Manager Trainee in Farmington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Farmington here.
🗞 Nearby News
Farmington Hills
- UHY Expands in Texas with Adamson & Company (natlawreview.com)
- Husband of Detroit Adult Day Care Owner Charged in Alleged $4.75 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme After Earlier Ban (medicaldaily.com)
- T2 Launches Property Management Platform (multihousingnews.com)
Novi
- Technical Program Manager (harman.com)
- Motor City Comic Con Announces Additional Stars from "The Loser" Jonathan Del Arco and Jon Tenney to Attend Fall Show (michiganmamanews.com)
Royal Oak
- Serious Motorcycle Crash Closes I-696 Near Woodward Avenue In Royal Oak: Police (patch.com)
Ok Farmington! 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: The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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