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🌱 Patch AM: Can Grosse Pointe South swimming finally turn runner-up into a title?
You won't want to miss Ian Finkelstein on the Grosse Pointe Patch calendar

Hello Grosse Pointe! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Can Grosse Pointe South swimming finally turn runner-up into a title?
Also on today's calendar: The GUD Band and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: Is there anybody completely useless? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: A shower in spots, with a high of 67 and low of 52 degrees.
- Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 68, low: 49.
- Friday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 69 and low of 49 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Here are 5 Metro Detroit women swimming groups to observe this season (fooshya.com) — Grosse Pointe South's girls swim team heads into the 2026 season ranked third in Division 2 after back-to-back state runner-up finishes, despite graduating two All-Americans. With promising freshmen, standout sophomores like Caroline Bryan and Quinn Ryan, and strong senior captains, the Blue Devils are reshuffling their lineup and targeting another deep run at the state meet.
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📸 Around Grosse Pointe
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Grosse Pointe
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★ Featured events ★
- Ian Finkelstein →
Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval St, Grosse Pointe Farms
6:00 pm
Thursday September 24
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Other local events
- The GUD Band →
Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval St, Grosse Pointe Farms
6:30 pm - Planet D Nonet →
Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval St, Grosse Pointe Farms
6:00 pm - The GUD Band →
Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval St, Grosse Pointe Farms
6:30 pm - Third Annual Grosse Pointe Witches Ride →
High Pointe Burger Jointe, 369 Fisher Road, Grosse Pointe
Wednesday September 30
Thursday October 1
Wednesday October 7
Saturday October 17
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Utica Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Grosse Pointe North →
Grosse Pointe North High School, 707 Vernier Rd, Grosse Pointe Woods
6:30 pm - Kitchens for a Cause →
Grosse Pointe United Methodist Church, 211 Moross Road, Grosse Pointe Farms - MACP Regional Meeting: Macomb/Wayne County →
Grosse Pointe Chamber of Commerce, 106 Kercheval Avenue, Grosse Pointe Farms - Paint like Bob Ross at the War Memorial! →
The War Memorial, 32 Lake Shore Drive, Grosse Pointe Farms
6:00 pm - Park Farmers Market →
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9:00 am - The Man Law - September Session →
20521 Lancaster Street, Harper Woods
1:00 pm - Alliance Française de Grosse Pointe Season Opener →
Pier Park, 350 Lake Shore Road, Grosse Pointe Farms
5:00 pm
Wednesday September 23
Friday September 25
Saturday September 26
Wednesday September 30
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Disabledperson, Inc posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate at Walmart in Roseville, Michigan in Roseville. Apply here.
- Renk posted a job opening for Machinist in Roseville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Grosse Pointe here.
🗞 Nearby News
Grosse Pointe Woods
- Michigan's Best Private High Schools Ranked for 2026 (wfnt.com)
- 3 unbeaten teams remain at No. 1 in latest Michigan high school boys soccer rankings (mlive.com)
Harper Woods
- Michigan high school football rankings: Top 20 ahead of Week 5 (Sept. 22, 2026) (clickondetroit.com)
- Fairlane Town Center mall in Dearborn could have new owner in October (freep.com)
Ferndale
- Beloved Oakland County Teacher Killed In Uber Crash: Police (patch.com)
- Oakland County Brewery To Close Down This Year (patch.com)
Ok Grosse Pointe! 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: No because they can always be used as a bad example! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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