Saturday: Couple of thunderstorms, with a high of 75 and low of 58 degrees.
Sunday: A shower; breezy in the a.m., temps: high: 74, low: 55.
Monday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 74 and low of 57 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Greenfield Elementary had 75 African American students in 2024-25 (seoaklandnews.com) — Families in the Birmingham Public Schools district may notice shifting demographics at Greenfield Elementary, where African American enrollment rose to 75 students, or 30.2% of the school, for 2024-25. The data, from the Michigan Department of Education, also highlight persistent statewide achievement gaps between Black, Hispanic, and white students since the pandemic.
Big Jay Oakerson → Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle, 310 S Troy St, Royal Oak 7:00 pm
Sunday August 23
Antiques & Collectibles Market → City of Royal Oak - Community Events Royal Oak Farmers Market - 316 E 11 Mile Road Royal Oak MI 48067 8:00 am
Hotel Royal Oak - Sunday Summer Concert Series Greater Royal Oak Chamber-Commerce 811 E. 11 Mile Road, Royal Oak, MI 48067 4:00 pm
Monday August 24
LEAP Day for Freshman Troy High School Troy, MI 48098 8:00 am
Board of Trustee Work Session → Waterford Township- Township Calendar Waterford Town Hall3rd Floor External Conference Room (3-1)5200 Civic Center Dr.Waterford, MI 48329 - 5200 CIVIC CENTER DR Waterford MI 48329 4:30 pm
Board of Trustees Meeting → Waterford Township- Township Calendar - Township of Waterford - Auditorium 5200 Civic Center Dr Waterford MI 48329 6:00 pm
Tuesday August 25
Ambassador Committee Meeting Greater Royal Oak Chamber-Commerce Virtual 8:00 am
NORTH PLAY GROUND- Kindergarden playdate Northwood Elementary Royal Oak, MI 48073 5:00 pm
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
I have a wonderful cleaning lady who would like more work. She is extremely thorough and very very nice to get alongwith. If you are interested let me know and I will have her get in touch with you. She's… (Nextdoor Birmingham)
The Archdiocese of Detroit posted a job opening for Long Term Substitute Kindergarten Teacher Beginning in October in Birmingham. Apply here.
Walgreen Company posted a job opening for Photo Specialist in Birmingham. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Birmingham here.
Michigan's Best Private High Schools Ranked for 2026 (banana1015.com)
'It's not a rebuild': Jason Whalen to uphold the standard as first-year HC at Notre Dame Prep (theoaklandpress.com)
Royal Oak
Todd Rundgren blends hits, deep cuts, Motown at Royal Oak Music Theatre (theoaklandpress.com)
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