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🌱 Patch AM: How did Bloomfield Hills Schools stack up in new 2027 rankings?
Coming up: Captain While You Can Tailgate Tour on the Bloomfield Hills Patch calendar

Cheers Bloomfield Hills! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How did Bloomfield Hills Schools stack up in new 2027 rankings?
- Which choices will Bloomfield Hills voters face in Congress this fall?
Also on today's calendar: Captain While You Can Tailgate Tour and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Cloudy with showers around, with a high of 75 and low of 56 degrees.
- Friday: A little rain in the morning, temps: high: 65, low: 47.
- Saturday: Sunshine and a few clouds, with a high of 66 and low of 47 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• These Are The Best School Districts In Michigan, New Ranking Says (patch.com) — Bloomfield Hills Schools earned an A+ grade in Niche's new 2027 rankings, placing it among metro Detroit's top-rated districts. The report highlights strong academics, activities, and college prep, and explains how Niche updated its methodology to give families a fuller picture of school quality across Michigan.
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• 2026 Candidate Interview: Ethan Baker for Congress District 11 (oaklandcounty115.com) — Bloomfield Hills voters are part of Michigan's 11th Congressional District, where five candidates, including Republican Ethan Baker and Democrat Jeremy Moss, are on the November ballot. A local outlet offers a video interview with Baker plus links to official county and state election resources so you can review all candidates, ballot issues, and voting details before heading to the polls.
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📸 Around Bloomfield Hills
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Bloomfield Hills
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★ Featured events ★
- Captain While You Can Tailgate Tour →
2000 S Mission St, Mt Pleasant
3:30 pm - Brahms and More! →
Scarab Club, 217 Farnsworth, Detroit
3:00 pm - Another Way Pregnancy Center Contenders Banquet →
Italian American Banquet & Conference Center, 39200 Five Mile Rd, Livonia
6:00 pm
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
Thursday October 22
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Other local events
- TNR Community Cat Colony Certification Workshop →
Macomb Community College, Hall Rd
12:30 pm - Community Disaster Planning LADDER Workshop →
Macomb Community College - Center Campus, 44575 Garfield Rd
1:00 pm - West Bloomfield at Bloomfield Hills →
4200 Andover Road, Bloomfield Hills
7:00 pm - 2026 One Voice Michigan Pet Alliance Conference & Expo →
Macomb Community College - Center Campus, 44575 Garfield Rd
9:00 am - Forever Home Run →
Bloomfield Hills MI - See & Be Seen: Collegiate Dance Table Talk and Audition →
The Maggie Allesee Studios for Dance & Arts Innovation, 450 Enterprise Court, Bloomfield Hills
9:00 am - Costume Measurement Week →
The Maggie Allesee Studios for Dance & Arts Innovation, 450 Enterprise Court, Bloomfield Hills
4:00 pm - Costume Payment Due (First installment if 3 or more costumes) →
The Maggie Allesee Studios for Dance & Arts Innovation, 450 Enterprise Court, Bloomfield Hills
10:00 am - Brass, Organ & Percussion →
Christ Church Cranbrook, 470 Church Rd, Bloomfield Hills
4:00 pm
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Monday October 12
Thursday October 15
Sunday October 18
📣 Bloomfield Hills Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- God's Vehement Indignation Against The Sin Of Hate —Pastor Marilyn Thomas Read on Patch
- Repentance —Pastor Marilyn Thomas Read on Patch
- Little People Stinging The Feet Of Giants —Pastor Marilyn Thomas Read on Patch
- Divine Sentence Against Intoxication —Pastor Marilyn Thomas Read on Patch
- Gideon's Victory Over Systemic Racism And Poverty —Pastor Marilyn Thomas Read on Patch
- Update: Pet Reunited
A dog who went missing in Bloomfield Township, MI, has been safely reunited with their family after 3 hours, 11 minutes. Message from Finder: "This… (Nextdoor Gilbert Lake) - Hi neighbors!
We are new here, having just moved to Michigan. Looking for someone to cut our grass, kill some weeds, and remove a few branches. Any recommendations? (Nextdoor Birmingham Farms)
- Williams-Sonoma, Inc. posted a job opening for Stock Assoc in Birmingham. Apply here.
- Taco Bell posted a job opening for Team Member in Franklin. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bloomfield Hills here.
🗞 Nearby News
Troy
- Troy Raises Them Right (citylifestyle.com)
- Michigan Works! Opens new office in Southfield (theoaklandpress.com)
- Michigan Has a Rickroll Hotline and You Know What to Do (1240theticket.com)
Pontiac
- Grand opening celebrates historic preservation, affordable housing and public-private partnership in Pontiac (legalnews.com)
- New court date for man accused in stadium shooting (theoaklandpress.com)
West Bloomfield
- New Greek Restaurant Opening In Oakland County Next Week (patch.com)
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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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