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🌱 Patch AM: How Plymouth neighbors are filling Thanksgiving tables for hungry school families
Coming up on the Plymouth Patch calendar: Fall Beginner Crochet Class

What's up Plymouth! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Plymouth neighbors are filling Thanksgiving tables for hungry school families
- How did USNTDP fare in Plymouth's lopsided exhibition showdown?
- Plymouth judge's decision after toddler brings loaded gun to daycare
Also on today's calendar: Fall Beginner Crochet Class and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 71 and low of 44 degrees.
- Monday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 63, low: 39.
- Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 65 and low of 48 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Plymouth business leaders come together to create 'Blessing Baskets' for families facing food insecurity (clickondetroit.com) — Plymouth business owners are again organizing "Blessing Baskets" to give Livonia elementary school families full Thanksgiving dinners, including pantry staples and a gift card for protein. Inspired by one organizer's childhood food insecurity, the program has doubled each year, and residents can still get involved by using the QR code on the shared flyer.
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• Men's Hockey Defeats USNTDP 10-1 (bceagles.com) — Fans at USA Hockey Arena in Plymouth watched Boston College dominate the U.S. National Team Development Program 10–1 in an exhibition matchup. BC's Dean Letourneau recorded a hat trick, with several teammates adding multi-point nights, while the USNTDP scored first but couldn't keep pace in front of the local crowd.
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• Toddler brings gun to daycare center (ground.news) — A court in Plymouth has ordered a Detroit police officer to surrender nine firearms after his 3-year-old son allegedly brought a loaded handgun to a Canton daycare and passed it to classmates. Both parents now face criminal charges, though quick action by staff meant no one was hurt in the frightening incident.
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📸 Around Plymouth
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Plymouth
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★ Featured events ★
- Fall Beginner Crochet Class →
Ann Arbor Artist Studios Address: 4844 Jackson Rd Ste 100, Ann Arbor, MI 48103,
1:00 pm
Saturday October 10
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Other local events
- Understanding Domestic Violence in Wayne County and Ways to Help →
Plymouth District Library, 223 S Main St, Plymouth
7:00 pm - Cross Country Meet vs. West
NorthRidge Church, 49555 N Territorial Rd, Plymouth
4:00 pm - Michael Jr.'s Funny How Marriage Works Tour →
49555 North Territorial Road, Plymouth - Michael Jr.'s Funny How Marriage Works Tour @ Plymouth, MI →
NorthRidge Church, 49555 North Territorial Road, Plymouth
7:00 pm - EG Nick's – Plymouth, MI →
E.G. Nick's Downtown Plymouth, Of, E.G. Nick's, Plymouth
9:00 pm - Sheehan's On The Green – Plymouth, MI →
Sheehan's On the Green, 39450 Five Mile Rd, Plymouth
9:00 pm - October 2026 Women's & Teen Girls 6 Hour Self-Defense Session →
Fighting Spirit Personal Safety, 584B West Ann Arbor Trail, Plymouth
10:00 am - Sheehan's On The Green – Plymouth, MI →
Sheehan's On the Green, 39450 Five Mile Rd, Plymouth
9:00 pm - Beginner-Friendly Fall Crochet Class →
Ann Arbor Artist Studios Address: 4844 Jackson Rd Ste 100, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
1:00 pm - Another Way Pregnancy Center Contenders Banquet →
Italian American Banquet & Conference Center, 39200 Five Mile Rd, Livonia
6:00 pm
Monday October 5
Thursday October 8
Friday October 9
Saturday October 10
Saturday October 17
Sunday October 18
Thursday October 22
📣 Plymouth Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Corn Maze at Maybury Farm
Maybury Farm, 50165 Eight Mile W, Northville
10:00 am - Livonia Fire & Rescue Open House →
Livonia, MI Calendar, 35000 Seven Mile Road, Livonia
10:00 am - JAPAN FESTIVAL →
Novi High School, 24062 Taft Road, Novi
1:00 pm - Mike Modano Open Skate →
Westland, MI Calendar, 6210 Wildwood, Westland
1:30 pm
Sunday October 4
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Plymouth VFW Auxiliary Set To Host Their Famous Annual Casserole Dinner —Bryan Bentley Read on Patch
- I have an issue with water getting in the basement every time it rains.
Thought I'd addressed it by patching some of the tie rod holes, but it's still happening. Can anyone recommend a company to help identify and repair… (Nextdoor Ann Arbor/Canton Center)
- Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Assistant Manager I in Livonia. Apply here.
- Dollar Tree Family Dollar - Dollar Tree, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Livonia. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Plymouth here.
🗞 Nearby News
Northville
- MI Dream Home: Northville estate has its own stream, pool, and theater (detroitnews.com)
- Wings interim GM Horcoff excited about season getting underway, mum on Larkin, Edvinsson (detroitnews.com)
- Shannon Monet Steel Arrested by FBI for Alleged Fraud Scheme (time.news)
Livonia
- Scammers used AI photos to target Livonia family searching for their missing dog (wxyz.com)
Ok Plymouth! 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: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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