🌱 Patch AM: How Bloomfield Hills’ student radio station became a 50-year institution

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In today's newsletter:

• How Bloomfield Hills' student radio station became a 50-year institution
• Want after-hours Cranbrook access while supporting girls in STEAM?

Also on today's calendar: Women's Spirituality Group meeting and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Sunshine, with a high of 67 and low of 51 degrees.
• Wednesday: Partly sunny, nice and warm, temps: high: 75, low: 53.
• Thursday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 68 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• The Biff turns 50 (candgnews.com) — Bloomfield Hills High School's student-run radio station, The Biff (WBFH 88.1 FM), is celebrating 50 years on the air, now broadcasting digitally across Oakland and western Macomb counties. Students gain on-air, communication, and leadership experience while community-minded staff and supportive administrators keep the station thriving. Listeners can tune in locally and learn more at wbfh.fm.
   

• Cranbrook event celebrates, inspires women in STEAM (candgnews.com) — Bloomfield Hills residents can attend Cranbrook Institute of Science's Women Rock Science fundraiser on Oct. 14, featuring awards for three women leaders in STEAM, hands-on activities, and after-hours museum access. Proceeds support STEAM outreach, internships, scholarships, and programs like She LEADS STEAM Camp for Michigan students, especially in underserved communities.
   

📸 Around Bloomfield Hills

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Bloomfield Hills

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday October 7
• Morning Prayer →
  Christ Church Cranbrook, 470 Church Road, Bloomfield Hills
  8:00 am

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Other local events

Wednesday October 7
• Women's Spirituality Group meeting →
  Christ Church Cranbrook, 470 Church Road, Bloomfield Hills
  12:00 pm
• Love Wins! Board Game Night →
  Christ Church Cranbrook, 470 Church Road, Bloomfield Hills
  6:30 pm
Thursday October 8
• Morning Prayer →
  Christ Church Cranbrook, 470 Church Road, Bloomfield Hills
  8:00 am
• Bible Study - "The Gospel this Week" on Zoom →
  Christ Church Cranbrook, 470 Church Road, Bloomfield Hills
  10:00 am
• Galatians Bible Study: Freedom in Jesus →
  Christ Church Cranbrook, 470 Church Road, Bloomfield Hills
  6:30 pm
• Monthly Euchre Group →
  Christ Church Cranbrook, 470 Church Road, Bloomfield Hills
  7:00 pm
Friday October 9
• National Acolyte Festival →
  Christ Church Cranbrook, 470 Church Road, Bloomfield Hills
• Morning Prayer →
  Christ Church Cranbrook, 470 Church Road, Bloomfield Hills
  8:00 am
Saturday October 10
• Serve on Second Saturday →
  Christ Church Cranbrook, 470 Church Road, Bloomfield Hills
  10:00 am
• Asztalos Wedding →
  Christ Church Cranbrook, 470 Church Road, Bloomfield Hills
  1:00 pm
• 5 PM Saturday Service →
  Christ Church Cranbrook, 470 Church Road, Bloomfield Hills
  5:00 pm

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Ok Bloomfield Hills! 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: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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