🌱 Caledonia’s congressman now knows who he’ll face in November

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In today's newsletter:

• Caledonia’s congressman now knows who he’ll face in November

Also on today's calendar: Butcher Block Social – Caledonia and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Humid with a shower or two, with a high of 78 and low of 64 degrees.
• Friday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, temps: high: 85, low: 67.
• Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 84 and low of 64 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Who will face Moolenaar for Michigan's 2nd Congressional District? (wzzm13.com) — Caledonia resident and incumbent Congressman John Moolenaar will face Democrat Ben Ambrose in November after Ambrose won Tuesday’s primary for Michigan’s 2nd Congressional District. Ambrose, a Marine Corps veteran from Hesperia, is campaigning on lowering costs, expanding health care, supporting veterans, strengthening education, and boosting government accountability, while Moolenaar emphasizes agriculture, manufacturing, national security, and federal spending cuts.
   

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📸 Around Caledonia

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Caledonia

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday August 11

• Sam Morrow: Caledonia Concert Series →
  Dog Park | Caledonia Community Green, 9335 Cherry Valley Ave SE, Caledonia
  5:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday August 8

• Class of 1996 Reunion →
  Caledonia Community Schools Family Tavern, 114 W Main St SE, Caledonia, MI 49316, USA
  4:00 pm

Tuesday August 11

• Public Safety Advisory Committee →
  Caledonia Charter Township, MI Calendar Caledonia, MI 49316
  5:00 pm

Wednesday August 12

• Butcher Block Social – Caledonia →
  Butcher Block Social, 9900 Cherry Valley Ave SE, Caledonia
  7:00 pm

Thursday August 13

• Multi-Chamber Northern Mortgage After Hours 8/13/2026
  Caledonia Area Chamber of Commerce Northern Mortgage 2717 84th Street SW Byron Center, MI 49315
  4:00 pm
• Orchestra Open House
  Kraft Meadows Middle School Caledonia, MI 49316
  4:00 pm

Monday August 17

• Orchestra Open House
  Kraft Meadows Middle School Caledonia, MI 49316
  4:00 pm
• Planning Commission Meeting →
  Caledonia Charter Township, MI Calendar Caledonia, MI 49316
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday August 6

• ABC College Study Skills (East 2)
  Northern High School Forest Hills , 3801 Leonard St NE, Grand Rap
  5:00 pm

Friday August 7

• Husky Marching Band parent performance
  Northern High School Forest Hills , 3801 Leonard St NE, Grand Rap
  5:00 pm

Monday August 10

• Class of '27 College application workshop - Day 2 (East 2)
  Northern High School Forest Hills , 3801 Leonard St NE, Grand Rap
  6:00 pm

Wednesday August 12

• Hastings Live 2026-Community Concert Series →
  Thornapple Plaza, 301 E State St, Hastings
  7:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Jeld-Wen, Inc. posted a job opening for Production Specialist in Caledonia. Apply here.
• RXO, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service Representative in Caledonia. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Caledonia here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Kentwood

• Kentwood welcomes Peter Vanderberg as Deputy City Administrator (wktvjournal.org)
• Unexpected package at your door could be part of a brushing scam, Kentwood police say (fox17online.com)
• City commissioner defeats well-known West Michigan Democrat in primary race for state senate seat (wgvunews.org)

Byron Center

• Setting the GOLD Standard: G League's best franchise is winning in the Grand Rapids community (fox17online.com)
• Here are the candidates running for Congressional districts across West Michigan (wwmt.com)
• Walgreens closes stores in 10 states. Is Michigan affected? (freep.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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