Community Corner
🌱 Which Allen Park teams are kicking off in Week 4?
Happening soon: Beginner ASL Class on the Allen Park Patch calendar
Good day Allen Park! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Which Allen Park teams are kicking off in Week 4?
- Allen Park teen faces life in prison after deadly Roseville shooting
Also on today's calendar: Roll Reversals and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 74 and low of 57 degrees.
- Friday: Sunshine and less humid, temps: high: 76, low: 57.
- Saturday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 67 and low of 60 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Week 4 high school football schedule (detroitnews.com) — Allen Park football fans have two big matchups this week, with Allen Park hosting Woodhaven in Downriver play and Allen Park Cabrini taking on Marine City Cardinal Mooney in Catholic league action. The full Week 4 schedule also highlights key games across metro Detroit, giving local fans plenty of options to follow friends, rivals, and future playoff contenders. 
• Allen Park 16-year-old arrested, charged in deadly shooting case of Roseville man (fox2detroit.com) — An Allen Park 16-year-old, Quadir Watson, has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder in the August shooting death of 40-year-old Walter Bryant in Roseville, and is being held without bond. He faces up to life in prison, with a probable cause conference set for Sept. 23 and a preliminary exam on Sept. 30 as investigators continue reviewing the case.
📸 Around Allen Park
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Allen Park
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★ Featured events ★
- Beginner ASL Class →
Allen Park Public Library, 8100 Allen Road, Allen Park
2:00 pm
Saturday September 19
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Other local events
- Roll Reversals →
Allen Park Public Library, 8100 Allen Road, Allen Park
6:00 pm - Author Talk: Patty Steams →
Allen Park Public Library, 8100 Allen Road, Allen Park
6:00 pm - Under 5 Storytime →
Allen Park Public Library, 8100 Allen Road, Allen Park
10:30 am - Needles, Hooks, & Books →
Allen Park Public Library, 8100 Allen Road, Allen Park
6:00 pm - Teen Fandom Crafternoon →
Allen Park Public Library, 8100 Allen Road, Allen Park
12:00 pm - Family Fun Bingo →
Allen Park Public Library, 8100 Allen Road, Allen Park
2:00 pm - Roll Reversals →
Allen Park Public Library, 8100 Allen Road, Allen Park
6:00 pm - Crow Party →
Allen Park Public Library, 8100 Allen Road, Allen Park
6:00 pm - Under 5 Storytime →
Allen Park Public Library, 8100 Allen Road, Allen Park
10:30 am
Monday September 21
Tuesday September 22
Wednesday September 23
Thursday September 24
Saturday September 26
Monday September 28
Tuesday September 29
Wednesday September 30
📣 Allen Park Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Thursday Connection Group →
Downriver Community Federal Credit Union, Southgate, Southgate
8:00 am - Women of Inspiration Luncheon presented by The Henry Ford →
Dearborn Country Club, 800 N Military, Dearborn
11:00 am
Thursday September 17
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Henry Ford College posted a job opening for Campus Safety Associate in Dearborn. Apply here.
- Taco Bell posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Taylor. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Allen Park here.
🗞 Nearby News
Melvindale
- Melvindale senior loses nearly $6,000 in bank impersonation scam; suspect arrested after Flock camera alert (wxyz.com)
- 'Shockingly good': Livonia's Primavera Pizza blows Dave Portnoy's mind (bnd.com)
Dearborn
- Dearborn, Michigan mayor offers Macklemore free concert after rapper's ouster from Sheeran tour (washingtontimes.com)
- Ford River Rouge Living Roof Holds a World Record, and a Bird Colony (thedogoodpress.com)
- For Sale: 1967 Ford Mustang in Sarasota, Florida (classiccars.com)
Ok Allen Park! 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: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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