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Hello Trenton! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why Trenton's Open Book Theatre picked a doomsday date-night comedy
Also on today's calendar: Fire and Police Pension Board Meeting and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 81 and low of 68 degrees.
- Wednesday: Humid with a shower or two, temps: high: 72, low: 65.
- Thursday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 77 and low of 61 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Open Book Theatre Company Launches 13th Season with Explosive Dark Comedy BOOM (encoremichigan.com) — Trenton's Open Book Theatre Company is launching its 13th season with the dark comedy "boom," running locally from September 11 through October 4, 2026. The three-actor production promises weird, fast-paced humor, physical comedy, and an offbeat look at the end of the world, all staged in an intimate setting that highlights the talents of familiar Open Book performers. 
📸 Around Trenton
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Trenton
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★ Featured events ★
- Recreation Commission Meeting →
Kennedy Recreation Center Rink, 3101 West Rd, Trenton
7:30 pm
Tuesday September 15
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Other local events
- VLB G V Away Southgate Anderson H.S. →
Woodhaven-Brownstown School District Trenton, MI 48183
7:00 pm - Varsity Volleyball vs. Allen Park
Carlson High School Trenton, MI 48183
7:00 pm - Fire and Police Pension Board Meeting →
Caucus Room, 2800 Third St., Trenton
2:00 pm - Tennis (Boys V) @ Hamtramck High School
Hamtramck High School
4:00 pm - Volleyball (Girls 7) @ Shumate Middle School
Shumate Middle School
4:00 pm - JV Soccer vs. Trenton
Carlson High School Trenton, MI 48183
4:30 pm - SOC B JV Home Allen Park High School →
Woodhaven-Brownstown School District Trenton, MI 48183
4:30 pm - Soccer (Boys JV) - Allen Park High School
Woodhaven High School
4:30 pm - Volleyball (Girls 8) @ Shumate Middle School
Shumate Middle School
5:00 pm - Trenton Art Festival →
Downtown Business District, West Jefferson & West Rd., Trenton
12:00 pm - Council Regular Meeting →
Council Chambers, 2800 Third St., Trenton
7:00 pm
Tuesday September 15
Wednesday September 16
Saturday September 19
Monday September 21
📣 Trenton Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Office Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Part Time Sr. Store Associate in Trenton. Apply here.
- Olive Garden posted a job opening for Busser in Southgate. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Trenton here.
🗞 Nearby News
Riverview
- Monroe County Region high school sports calendar for Sept. 14-20, 2026 (freep.com)
Woodhaven
- Michigan high school football top 10 rankings in each division (sentinel-standard.com)
Southgate
- Food trucks are mostly off-limits in this Metro Detroit city. That could change (mlive.com)
Ok Trenton! 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: Coin (Thank you John W. for sending it in!)
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