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🌱 Patch AM: What’s planned for Royal Oak’s free downtown Spooktacular this October?
Happening soon: Jim Henson's Labyrinth - In Concert on the Royal Oak Patch calendar
Hi there, Royal Oak! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What's planned for Royal Oak's free downtown Spooktacular this October?
- How Royal Oak turned an early deficit into a 41-12 rout
- How thousands at the Detroit Zoo rallied against Alzheimer's Sunday
Also on today's calendar: Fall Color Walk and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: How do you know the moon is going broke? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 77 and low of 51 degrees.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 77, low: 58.
- Wednesday: Chance of a p.m. shower, with a high of 75 and low of 65 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Royal Oak SPOOKTACULAR Returns With Dinosaurs, Trick-or-Treating & Halloween Fun (littleguidedetroit.com) — Families in Royal Oak can mark their calendars for the free Spooktacular on Sunday, Oct. 18, from 2–5 p.m. in downtown, centered at Fifth Avenue Pedestrian Park and Centennial Commons. Kids can trick-or-treat at local businesses, meet superheroes and dinosaurs, enjoy music and performances by the Royal Oak High School Dance Team, and support Scare Away Hunger by bringing non-perishable food donations. 
2. Football Roundup: North Farmington hands South Lyon first LVC loss, beats Lions in OT (theoaklandpress.com) — Royal Oak's football team rolled past Pontiac 41-12, improving to 3-2 overall and 2-1 in the OAA Gold after falling behind early on a defensive score. The Ravens' offense, sparked by a short rushing touchdown from Gage Orzel, controlled the rest of the game as part of a busy Week 5 slate for Oakland County teams.
3. Thousands unite at Detroit Zoo for Walk to End Alzheimer's (clickondetroit.com) — Thousands of walkers filled the Detroit Zoo in Royal Oak on Sunday, turning the grounds into a sea of purple to raise money and awareness for Alzheimer's research. Families, caregivers, and volunteers shared personal stories, honored loved ones, and emphasized how widespread the disease's impact is across metro Detroit while rallying for more attention and support year-round.
4. 'I'm going to die here:' Lost hiker finds hope with radio signal (sooleader.com) — A 70-year-old Royal Oak man who vanished while hiking alone on Isle Royale survived 11 days by rationing food, scavenging water, and fashioning an antenna to pick up a Thunder Bay radio station that kept his spirits up. After an extensive search, kayakers heard his calls and helped guide a Coast Guard helicopter rescue, leaving him grateful and rethinking solo backcountry trips.
📸 Around Royal Oak
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Royal Oak
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★ Featured events ★
- Jim Henson's Labyrinth - In Concert →
Royal Oak Music Theatre, 318 W 4th St, Royal Oak
6:30 pm
Thursday October 1
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Other local events
- Cross Country vs North Hills Away
North Hills Middle School, 3456 Lahser Rd, Bloomfield Township
4:45 pm - UHS Girl's Volleyball vs Harper Woods High School (Home Game)
University High School, 2521 Bermuda St, Ferndale
7:00 pm - Volleyball vs Royal Oak (Home)
Ferndale Middle School Ferndale, MI 48220
4:30 pm - Football vs East Middle (Away)
Ferndale Middle School Ferndale, MI 48220
4:30 pm - Soccer vs Pontiac Academy for Excellence (Away)
Pontiac Academy For Excellence, 196 Cesar E Chavez Ave, Pontiac
5:00 pm - GIRL DINNER - GIRLS NIGHT OUT & QUIZZO MUSIC BINGO →
526 S Main St, 526 South Main Street, Royal Oak
6:30 pm - UHS Girl's Volleyball vs Pontiac School (Home Game)
University High School, 2521 Bermuda St, Ferndale
7:00 pm - Living On (Royal Oak) →
Royal Oak Senior Center, 3500 Marais, Royal Oak
10:30 am - Cross Country - Oakland County Championships (Away)
Kensington Metropark, 4570 Huron River Pkwy, Milford
4:00 pm - Farmers Market →
Royal Oak Farmers Market, 316 E 11 Mile Road, Royal Oak
7:00 am - Fall Color Walk →
, Royal Oak
2:00 pm
Tuesday September 29
Wednesday September 30
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 18
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Corewell Health posted a job opening for Service Clerk Home Infusion in Royal Oak. Apply here.
- Spectrum Health System posted a job opening for Physician - Gastroenterology - Royal Oak in Royal Oak. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Royal Oak here.
Ok Royal Oak! 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: It's down to its last quarter. (Thank you Linda H. for sending it in!)
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