🌱 How a Berkley guitarist’s anthem band made it to Comerica Park
Berkley, Michigan Patch AM: a 4 min readGood day Berkley! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a Berkley guitarist’s anthem band made it to Comerica Park
- Which Berkley athlete has already punched a ticket to state finals?
Also on today's calendar: Royal Oak Garden Club's Annual Spring Perennial Plant Exchange and 3 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the chicken cross the road? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Clouds and sun, with a high of 64 and low of 45 degrees.
- Friday: Some clouds, then sunshine, temps: high: 68, low: 53.
- Saturday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 78 and low of 58 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• From school gyms to Comerica Park, Guitars & Stripes scores a big gig (freep.com subscription) — A longtime Berkley musician is part of Guitars & Stripes, a four‑guitar group that’s played everything from Berkley Cub Scouts’ Pinewood Derby to college games. Now, after years of short rehearsals and local gigs, they’ve landed their dream: performing the national anthem at Comerica Park before the Detroit Tigers game on June 6. 
• See every early 2026 state qualifier for Michigan high school girls high school track and field (mlive.com) — Berkley High’s Gabrielle McCauley has already secured her spot at the 2026 girls track and field state finals in shot put, highlighted in this statewide list of early qualifiers. The roundup shows where Berkley stands among Michigan’s top sprinters, throwers, and relay teams heading into this week’s crucial regional meets.
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Royal Oak Garden Club's Annual Spring Perennial Plant Exchange →
Leo Mahany / Harold Meininger Senior Community Center, 3500 Marais Ave, Royal Oak
9:00 am
Saturday May 16
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Other local events
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AUD, Rm 315 & Green Room- Senior Recitals
Royal Oak High School Royal Oak, MI 48073
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Cafeteria-Boys Lax-Dewitt
Royal Oak High School Royal Oak, MI 48073
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TURF FIELD - ROYSA Soccer
Royal Oak High School Royal Oak, MI 48073
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GREAT ROOM- Cub Scout 1631 / Lowe
Oak Ridge Elementary Royal Oak, MI 48073
6:15 pm -
Addams Field Day
Addams Elementary Royal Oak, MI 48073
8:45 am
Friday May 15
Sunday May 17
Wednesday May 20
Thursday May 21
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Birmingham Open Swim →
Goldfish Swim School - Birmingham, 2388 Cole St, Birmingham
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Men’s Caregiving Support Group →
Jewish Family Services, 25900 Greenfield Rd, Oak Park
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BOYS TENNIS VS BERKLEY BLUE
Derby Middle School Birmingham Racquet Club
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Gathering Place - ROMS - Tumbling Clinic
Royal Oak Middle School Royal Oak, MI 48067
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Art Show Walk-Thru
Clawson High School Clawson, MI 48017
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GREATROOM, FIELDS, GYM- SUmmer Kickoff Party
Oak Ridge Elementary Royal Oak, MI 48073
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LHS: Art Show - Media Center
Lamphere Schools Madison Heights, MI 48071
6:30 pm
Thursday May 14
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🗞 Nearby News
Royal Oak
- Raeda Ali Cherkaoui, Delivers Compassionate Patient-Centered Care While Pursuing a Future in Neonatal Nursing (issuewire.com)
Oak Park
- Greenfield Road Closing at I-696 for Two Months for Bridge Work (oaklandcounty115.com)
Ferndale
- Part Of Major Oakland County Road Closing For 2 Months: What To Know (patch.com)
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