🌱 How to snag one of Westland’s remaining free full-day camp spots
Westland, Michigan Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Westland! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How to snag one of Westland’s remaining free full-day camp spots
Also on today's calendar: Canton Fireworks 2026 and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Less humid with some sun, with a high of 82 and low of 61 degrees.
- Saturday: Breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 87, low: 66. 🌶 Hot!
- Sunday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 74 and low of 53 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Metro Detroit Offers Free and Affordable Summer Camps for Kids (wrif.com) — Families in Westland still have a chance to grab free, full-day Bright Futures summer camp spots for their kids, including meals and activities, at Adams Middle School in the Wayne-Westland district. The program, serving Metro Detroit students, offers structured days, field trips, and food at no cost, while nearby Ypsilanti and Romulus sites run half-day afternoon sessions and Rolling Hills Park offers a paid nature-focused camp. 
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Finality & Voyag3r →
The Token Lounge, 28949 Joy Rd, Westland
6:30 pm
Saturday June 13
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Other local events
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Pilates & Sip — tea, of course →
Mudita Salon & Spa, 6510 N Wayne Rd, Westland
11:00 am -
PARKER BARROW / Faded - Detroit Show →
The Token Lounge, 28949 Joy Rd, Westland
7:00 pm -
Meal Prep by Cort Breakfast
Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency Mission Cafe, 7310 Woodward Ave Suite 113, Detroit, MI, United States
8:30 am -
Indigo Culinary Co.
Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency Mission Cafe, 7310 Woodward Ave Suite 113, Detroit, MI, United States
11:00 am -
Westland City Council Meeting →
Westland, MI Calendar, 36300 Warren Road, Westland
7:00 pm -
Renting Right - 2026 Housing Stability Workshops
Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency 30600 Michigan Ave, Westland, MI 48186
10:00 am -
Brightmoor Food Pantry Assistance
Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency Brightmoor Food Pantry, 20740 Grand River Ave, Detroit, 48219, United States
12:00 pm -
Canton Fireworks 2026 →
Heritage Park, 1150 Canton Ctr Rd
10:00 am -
Livonia Spree Fireworks 2026 →
33841 Lyndon, Livonia
10:00 pm
Sunday June 14
Monday June 15
Tuesday June 16
Friday June 19
Sunday June 28
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Livy's Sweet Rolls
Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency Mission Cafe, 7310 Woodward Ave Suite 113, Detroit, MI, United States
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Meal Prep by Cort Lunch
Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency Mission Cafe, 7310 Woodward Ave Suite 113, Detroit, MI, United States
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Juneteenth Celebration and Parade →
Leanna Hicks Public Library, 2500 Hamlin Dr, Inkster
1:00 pm -
CrossBow: Motor City Irish Festival →
Greenmead Historical Park, 20501 Newburgh Rd, Livonia
6:30 pm
Friday June 12
Saturday June 13
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Detroit
- Tornadoes, 75 MPH Winds Could Hit Detroit Area Thursday (patch.com)
- Where To Watch 2026 World Cup In Metro Detroit (patch.com)
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-- 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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