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🌱 How Three Oaks’ Flag Day parade is redefining who the flag represents
Three Oaks, Michigan Patch AM: a 5 min readGood morning to you Three Oaks! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Three Oaks’ Flag Day parade is redefining who the flag represents
- When and where can you actually see the Three Oaks “Flag Day” doc?
- Why Three Oaks is on the short list of historic Flag Day towns
Also on today's calendar: Sydney Adams and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Friday: Mostly sunny and breezy, with a high of 80 and low of 60 degrees.
- Saturday: Breezy in the a.m.; some sun, temps: high: 85, low: 60.
- Sunday: Windy and cooler, with a high of 70 and low of 53 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• A Small Michigan Town Is Putting the Flag Back in Everyone's Hands (nbcpalmsprings.com) — Three Oaks and its famously inclusive Flag Day parade are at the heart of a new documentary arguing the American flag belongs to everyone. Filmmakers Andrew and Melissa Shea highlight how the town celebrates veterans and community year-round, not just on parade day. The film is currently screening in Cathedral City but spotlights Three Oaks throughout. 
• Indie Film Release Guide: June 12th [An ONTD Original] (livejournal.com) — Among this week’s indie film releases is “Flag Day,” a documentary set in Three Oaks exploring the town’s huge Flag Day parade and how residents navigate ritual and belonging in a politically divided era. It’s opening in theaters in limited release, so it may reach nearby cinemas or streaming soon, giving locals a fresh on-screen look at their own community.
• The History Behind Flag Day, Flag Week, the Birthday of the U.S. Army & Birth of the Flag of California - (thevistapress.com) — Three Oaks earns a shout-out as one of the towns known for hosting Flag Day parades, tying our community into a long national tradition. The article explains how Flag Day and Flag Week began, why June 14 also marks the U.S. Army’s birthday, and how California’s Bear Flag history fits into the broader story of American symbols.
📸 Around Three Oaks
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Upcoming Events in
Three Oaks
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★ Featured events ★
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Sydney Adams w/ Aaron Conley →
The Acorn, 107 Generations Dr, Three Oaks
7:00 pm
Friday June 12
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Other local events
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Sydney Adams →
The Acorn, 107 Generations Dr, Three Oaks
7:00 pm -
GhostLight Theatre presents Next to Normal
Harbor Country Chamber of Commerce GhostLight Theatre 101 Hinkley Street Benton Harbor, MI 49022
7:30 pm -
Member Social Boost On Harbor Country Facebook
Harbor Country Chamber of Commerce Your own Social Media Post can be featured on the Harbor Country brand Facebook page! The Harbor Country Chamber will match $100 for your $200 boost campaign. You work directly with our Member Development Manager to configure the frequency, target an -
Three Oaks Flag Day 5K →
Watkins Park, 599-409 W Locust St, Three Oaks
9:00 am -
Creative Place ~ Listen to Your Art
Harbor Country Chamber of Commerce 4217 Lake St Bridgman, MI 49106
12:00 pm -
Rosé All Day at Tabor Hill Winery
Harbor Country Chamber of Commerce Tabor Hill Winery & Restaurant
12:00 pm -
The Region of Three Oaks Museum -- 2026 season
Harbor Country Chamber of Commerce 5 Featherbone Avenue, Three Oaks. A block west of Elm Street, behind the Froehlich's food center
12:00 pm
Friday June 12
Saturday June 13
📣 Three Oaks Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Family Story Time — Glendora Bookshop →
Glendora Bookshop, 110 E Front St, Buchanan
11:00 am -
Red Arrow Raiders Boys Basketball Home Scrimmages
NEW BUFFALO AREA SCHOOLS Middle/High School Building - Blue Gym
8:00 am -
Skip’s New Buffalo Farmers Market →
Skip's Restaurant and Catering, 16710 Lakeshore Rd, New Buffalo
9:00 am -
Michigan CPL →
The Lab. Martial Arts and Fitness, 4410 N Roosevelt Rd, Stevensville
9:00 am
Friday June 12
Saturday June 13
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Meijer posted a job opening for Full-Time Overnight Stocking in Stevensville. Apply here.
- Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. posted a job opening for Restaurant Manager in Stevensville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Three Oaks here.
🗞 Nearby News
New Buffalo
- Setting ‘The Standard' for subs in New Buffalo (harborcountry-news.com)
- Campaign focused on connecting 100 miles of trails in Berrien County (wsbt.com)
- Stash Ventures Part-Time Cannabis Consultant (Budtender) in New Buffalo, MI (syracuse.com)
Bridgman
- Area students named to Rogers LEAD WT cohort for 2026-2027 academic year (myplainview.com)
Ok Three Oaks! 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: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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