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🌱 Brooklyn Legion welcomes neighbors for a Veterans Day chili cook-off
Brooklyn, Michigan Patch AM: a 4 min readCheers Brooklyn! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Brooklyn Legion welcomes neighbors for a Veterans Day chili cook-off
- Brooklyn Bucks brings one gift card to 20 local businesses
- Lake Orion runners finish strong at state finals in Brooklyn
Also on today's calendar: Ian Stewart at Brooklyn American Legion and 4 more events.
Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Showers late this afternoon, with a high of 57 and low of 38 degrees.
- Thursday: Cooler with showers around, temps: high: 44, low: 30.
- Friday: Cloudy and chilly, with a high of 42 and low of 26 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Veterans Day 2026: Ceremonies, events planned in and around Jackson (mlive.com) — Brooklyn's American Legion Post 315 is marking Veterans Day with a public chili cook-off at 11 a.m. today at 211 Chicago St., with musician Josh Johnston performing. Neighbors can bring chili or toppings, while veterans seeking another gathering can attend an appreciation dinner Saturday at Fellowship Baptist Church near Clark Lake. 
• Village of Brooklyn launches digital gift card program for local businesses (mlive.com) — Brooklyn shoppers can now use one digital gift card at 20 participating businesses, from restaurants to salons and shops. The village's new Brooklyn Bucks program lets buyers send cards by email and spend the balance across multiple businesses, using a mobile wallet or a code at checkout.
• Dragon boys cross country finishes 12th at state finals (lakeorionreview.com) — At Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Lake Orion's boys cross country team finished 12th in the Division 1 state finals Saturday. Sophomore Luis Nava led the Dragons with a personal-best 15:51.4, placing 41st overall, while senior captain Zach McGee closed his high school career with his fastest race.
📸 Around Brooklyn
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Pizza and Deer at B.C. Pizza of Brooklyn →
Brooklyn
Sunday November 15
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Other local events
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CCJrSrHS Theater Production - Pride & Prejudice
Columbia School District Brooklyn, MI 49230
7:00 pm -
Coffee Truck
Columbia SR High School Brooklyn, MI 49230
7:00 am -
Ian Stewart at Brooklyn American Legion →
Brooklyn American Legion, Brooklyn
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Nite Lites Christmas Fun Run/Walk →
Brooklyn MI -
Friendsgiving Cookie Decorating Class →
Grazing Thyme, 168 S Main St, Brooklyn
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Brooklyn Holiday Parade and Christmas Tree Lighting →
Brooklyn MI
Friday November 13
Monday November 16
Friday November 20
Saturday November 21
Friday November 27
📣 Brooklyn Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Men's Bible Study →
Four Corner's Cafe, 10250 Somerset Rd, Cement City
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CCJrSrHS Theater Production - Pride & Prejudice
Columbia School District Brooklyn, MI 49230
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McCourtie’s Gobble ’Til You Wobble →
Cement City MI
8:00 am -
Coffee Truck
Columbia SR High School Brooklyn, MI 49230
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NHS Musical - The Drowsy Chaperone
Negaunee High School, 500 W Arch St, Negaunee
7:00 pm
Thursday November 12
Friday November 13
Saturday November 14
Monday November 16
Thursday November 19
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Amazing .
We had a little sunset pop up party of 5. Hope you all got to see this . (Nextdoor Lake Columbia) - Hello, I’m Joey, I live on Lake Columbia and I am here to help you!
There is no job too small! Please call or text me today to get a quote! 517-315-7069 (Nextdoor Lake Columbia)
- Taco Bell posted a job opening for shift leader in Brooklyn. Apply here.
- Aunt Millie's Bakeries, Inc. - Perfection Bakeries, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Clerk in Jackson. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Brooklyn here.
🗞 Nearby News
Jackson
- Ella Sharp Museum in Jackson launches holiday tree sponsorship program (mlive.com)
- How did Jackson-area runners fare at state? (mlive.com)
- Home Builders Association Named Michigan Local Of The Year (wlen.com)
Ok Brooklyn! 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: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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