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🌱 Patch AM: Grosse Pointe South standout QB commits to Central Michigan University
Coming up: 10,000 Sq. Ft. Rummage Sale on the Grosse Pointe Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- Grosse Pointe South standout QB commits to Central Michigan University
Also on today's calendar: 10,000 Sq. Ft. Rummage Sale.
Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Partly sunny with a shower, with a high of 76 and low of 55 degrees.
- Monday: Mostly sunny and nice, temps: high: 77, low: 57.
- Tuesday: Nice with partial sunshine, with a high of 78 and low of 62 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 7 football players from Wayne County, Michigan high schools committed in July 2026 (westernwaynetoday.com) — Wayne County high school football players made college commitments in July, including Grosse Pointe South quarterback/athlete Sam Rouleau, who chose Central Michigan University. The roundup also notes commitments from Belleville, Cass Tech, Divine Child, Fordson, and Annapolis players, underscoring how metro Detroit talent is spreading across Division I and other college programs this fall. 
📸 Around Grosse Pointe
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Grosse Pointe
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- 10,000 Sq. Ft. Rummage Sale →
St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, 375 Lothrop Rd, Grosse Pointe Farms
9:00 am
Friday September 11
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Grosse Pointe South Boys JV Soccer @ Lakeview →
Lakeview High School, 21100 E 11 Mile Rd, St Clair Shores
5:30 pm - In Cold Mug Book Discussion Group →
Atwater in the Park, 1175 Lakepointe St, Grosse Pointe Park
7:00 pm - Chelsea JV Football @ Harper Woods →
Harper Woods High School, 20225 Beaconsfield St, Harper Woods
6:00 pm - Picnic & Play by the Lake — The War Memorial →
The War Memorial, 32 Lake Shore Dr, Grosse Pointe Farms
10:30 am - Picnic & Play by the Lake →
The War Memorial, 32 Lake Shore Dr, Grosse Pointe Farms
10:30 am - Family Movie Nights - Rule Breakers
City of Harper Woods Mary Ellen Stempfle University Center, 19305 Vernier Rd, Harper
8:00 pm - City Offices Closed - Summer Hours →
Grosse Pointe Park, MI Calendar Grosse Pointe, MI 48230 - Park Farmers Market →
Grosse Pointe Park, MI Calendar Grosse Pointe, MI 48230
9:00 am - GPPL Friends $5 Bag Sale →
Grosse Pointe Public Library - Woods Branch, 20680 Mack Ave, Grosse Pointe Woods
9:30 am - The GUD Band →
Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval Ave, Grosse Pointe Farms
6:30 pm - Beautification Commission Meeting →
Grosse Pointe Park, MI Calendar, 15115 E. Jefferson, Grosse Pointe Park
7:00 pm
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Tuesday August 25
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Saturday August 29
Wednesday September 2
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Mathnasium posted a job opening for Math Instructor / Tutor in Grosse Pointe. Apply here.
- Journeys Shoes posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager in Harper Woods. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Grosse Pointe here.
🗞 Nearby News
Grosse Pointe Park
- A show that breathes at Grüna Gallery (wdet.org)
Grosse Pointe Farms
- Top high schools in Michigan for 2026 ranked by U.S. News and World Report (ourmidland.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: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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