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🌱 Patch AM: See what’s planned at Ferndale Library’s free kids RPG night
Coming up on the Ferndale Patch calendar: Board Meeting
Good morning Ferndale! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- See what's planned at Ferndale Library's free kids RPG night
- How Ferndale pulled away for a convincing Week 1 football win
Today's riddle: What gets bigger the more you take away? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: A couple of t-showers; humid, with a high of 81 and low of 68 degrees.
- Monday: Warm with periods of sun, temps: high: 86, low: 73. 🌶 Hot!
- Tuesday: A stray t-storm; very warm, with a high of 89 and low of 72 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 50+ FREE Library Events for KIDS in Metro Detroit (littleguidedetroit.com) — Families in Ferndale can head to the public library on East 9 Mile for a free Middle Grade Tabletop RPG group on Thursday, September 3, part of a big lineup of no-cost kids' events at Metro Detroit libraries. The roundup highlights dozens of September programs, from story times to gaming clubs, and reminds parents that it's also Library Card Sign-Up Month, making it a great time to explore nearby branches. 
• Lipscomb scores seven TDs in Fitzgerald's rout of Warren Mott; Utica cruises past Cousino; Lutheran North edges Madison; Port Huron outlasts Anchor Bay in 2 OTs (macombdaily.com) — Ferndale football fans can celebrate a strong start after the Eagles pulled away from Madison Heights Lamphere, 36–12, in an OAA-MAC crossover game Thursday night. The wider roundup recaps standout Week 1 performances across Metro Detroit, including record-setting touchdowns, defensive shutouts, and several tight finishes that set the tone for the new high school season.
📸 Around Ferndale
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Ferndale
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
- Board Meeting
Hazel Park Memorial Library (5th-12th Grade) Hazel Park, MI 48030
7:00 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 - Gathering Place - ROMS - Cheer
Royal Oak Middle School Royal Oak, MI 48067
5:00 pm - Ribbon Cutting Champagne Chocolates
Greater Royal Oak Chamber-Commerce Champagne Chocolates 301 W. Fourth St. Royal Oak, MI 48067
12:00 pm - GROUNDS - Back 2 School Picnic
Keller Elementary Royal Oak, MI 48067
5:00 pm - Mahjong Wednesdays at Michigan by the Bottle
Greater Royal Oak Chamber-Commerce Michigan by the Bottle Royal Oak
5:30 pm - UHS Girl's Volleyball vs Madison HS (Home Game)
University High School 2521 Bermuda St, Ferndale, MI 48220, USA
7:00 pm - Crochet for Beginners Class at OCC
Greater Royal Oak Chamber-Commerce Oakland Community College - Southfield Campus
6:00 pm
Monday August 31
Tuesday September 1
Wednesday September 2
Thursday September 3
📣 Ferndale Shout Outs!
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🗓 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 - 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 - Board Meeting
Hazel Park Memorial Library (5th-12th Grade) Hazel Park, MI 48030
7:00 pm
Sunday August 30
Monday August 31
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Apex Service Partners, Inc. posted a job opening for Residential Service Plumber in Ferndale. Apply here.
- SSA Group, LLC posted a job opening for Custodial - Environmental Services Assistant Manager in Royal Oak. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ferndale here.
🗞 Nearby News
Hazel Park
- Dreamfields Brand Inc Automation Mechanical Technician - MI (2nd Shift) in Hazel Park, MI (syracuse.com)
- Westbound I-696 ramps to I-75 to reopen Monday (audacy.com)
- Hoover Elementary enrolled 7 Hispanic students in 2024-25 (seoaklandnews.com)
Oak Park
- Road Watch: Oakland County and Metro Detroit road construction week of Aug. 28 and beyond (theoaklandpress.com)
- 5 American Indian students enrolled at Norup International School in 2024-25 (seoaklandnews.com)
Royal Oak
- GT500-Style, Supercharged Coyote-Powered 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback 6-Speed (bringatrailer.com)
Ok Ferndale! 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 hole (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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