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🌱 How a Berrien Springs partnership grew into a global Adventist campus
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In today's newsletter:
- How a Berrien Springs partnership grew into a global Adventist campus
Also on today's calendar: Bernstein, Brahms, and Barber and 3 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 77 and low of 58 degrees.
- Wednesday: Showers around in the p.m., temps: high: 76, low: 65.
- Thursday: Periods of rain, with a high of 72 and low of 52 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• A Mission Without Borders: Celebrating 15 Years Since Griggs Moved to Andrews University (nadadventist.org) — Andrews University in Berrien Springs is marking 15 years since Griggs University and Griggs International Academy relocated to its campus, reshaping Adventist distance education from right here in town. The piece traces Griggs' evolution into today's Andrews University Global Campus, highlighting how online programs launched from Berrien Springs now serve students worldwide while keeping a strong faith-based mission.
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📸 Around Berrien Springs
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Berrien Springs
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★ Featured events ★
- St. Joseph at Berrien Springs →
1 Sylvester Ave, Berrien Springs
9:00 pm
Saturday October 10
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Other local events
- TIPS Training (Techniques in Intervention Procedures) →
Berrien County, MI Calendar
9:00 am - Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Meeting →
Berrien County, MI Calendar
12:30 pm - Bernstein, Brahms, and Barber →
Howard Performing Arts Center, 4160 E Campus Cir Dr, Berrien Springs
3:00 pm - Composting for the Absolute Beginner →
Berrien County Conservation District Office, 3334 Edgewood Road, Berrien Springs
5:00 pm - Dirt on Composting Class →
3334 Edgewood Rd., Berrien Springs
5:00 pm
Thursday October 8
Sunday October 11
Wednesday October 14
📣 Berrien Springs Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Stem Stars: Teens →
Niles District Library, 620 E Main St, Niles
4:30 pm - Stem Stars: Tweens →
Niles District Library, 620 E Main St, Niles
4:30 pm - Spark Your Storytelling →
The Embers at Signal Point, 1487 Signal Point Drive, Niles
5:00 pm - September Scavenger Hunt Ends: Leaves →
Niles District Library, 620 E Main St, Niles - Baby Storytime →
Niles District Library, 620 E Main St, Niles
10:00 am - Preschool Storytime →
Niles District Library, 620 E Main St, Niles
10:30 am
Tuesday September 29
Wednesday September 30
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Taco Bell posted a job opening for Team Member in Berrien Springs. Apply here.
- McDonald's posted a job opening for Crew Team Member in Niles. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Berrien Springs here.
🗞 Nearby News
Buchanan
- And the Winner of 2026's 'Nicest Places in America' Search Is … (rd.com)
Niles
- Dale Yost, 99 – WLKM Radio 95.9 FM (wlkm.com)
- The danger of kratom drug's byproduct 7-hydroxy (wndu.com)
- Apple Festival next weekend in Niles (moodyonthemarket.com)
Ok Berrien Springs! 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: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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