🌱 How close did a wandering black bear get to Carleton recently?
Carleton, Michigan Patch AM: a 3 min readGood morning Carleton! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How close did a wandering black bear get to Carleton recently?
Also on today's calendar: The Orchards Car Show and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Sunny and beautiful, with a high of 79 and low of 51 degrees.
- Thursday: Partly sunny and warm, temps: high: 84, low: 64.
- Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 86 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
• Black bear in Mt. Pleasant tree tranquilized, relocated: DNR (detroitnews.com) — A black bear recently photographed just north of Carleton in Monroe County is part of a broader trend of bears roaming farther into southern Lower Michigan. Officials describe how another bear was safely tranquilized and relocated in Mt. Pleasant and share practical tips on discouraging bears from entering yards and what to do if you encounter one near your Carleton-area home. 
📸 Around Carleton
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Upcoming Events in
Carleton
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★ Featured events ★
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Carleton Savvy Cook Bookers →
Carleton Branch Library, 1444 Kent St, Carleton
12:00 pm
Friday June 5
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Other local events
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The Orchards Car Show →
The Orchards MHC, 3600 Townsquare Blvd, Carleton
1:00 pm -
Carleton Movie Club - Summer Adventure
Carleton Branch Library 1444 Kent St., Carleton, MI, 48117, US
1:00 pm -
Carleton Movie Club - Summer Adventure →
Carleton Branch Library, 1444 Kent St, Carleton
1:00 pm -
CRA 125 presented by Explore Monroe →
Flat Rock Speedway, 14041 Telegraph Rd, Carleton
7:00 pm -
Carleton Movie Club - Summer Adventure
Carleton Branch Library 1444 Kent St., Carleton, MI, 48117, US
1:00 pm -
Friends of the Carleton Branch Library Meeting →
Carleton Branch Library, 1444 Kent St, Carleton
6:00 pm -
Sporting Clays →
Carleton Sportsmen's Club, 14100 Sumpter Rd, Carleton
9:00 am
Saturday June 6
Saturday June 13
Thursday June 18
Saturday June 20
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Storytime for preschool & toddlers
Blue Bush Branch Library 2881 Nadeau Rd., Monroe, MI, 48162, US
10:30 am -
Puzzle In A Day
Blue Bush Branch Library 2664 Vivian Rd., Monroe, MI, 48162, US
1:00 pm -
Kid Crafternoons: Learn to Hand Sew! →
Ida Branch Library, 3016 Lewis Ave, Ida
3:30 pm -
Learning Cursive
Blue Bush Branch Library 2664 Vivian Rd., Monroe, MI, 48162, US
4:00 pm
Wednesday June 3
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- The Retail Odyssey Company posted a job opening for Now Hiring: Traveling Retail Merchandiser - Overnight in Carleton. Apply here.
- SAS Retail Services posted a job opening for Retail Merchandiser in Carleton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Carleton here.
🗞 Nearby News
Flat Rock
- Black bear spotted in Mt. Pleasant, swiftly tranqualized (themorningsun.com)
Woodhaven
- Apple Developer Academy's fifth graduate cohort prepares for careers in tech (msu.edu)
- Haven Health Care Medical Group Expands Access to Female Primary Care Services in Michigan (express-press-release.net)
Monroe
- Monroe High School bids farewell to class of 2026 (monroenews.com)
- Monroe Flags of Honor display returns to honor veterans (monroenews.com)
- Stephen Colbert script from Monroe TV appearance in 2015 up for bid (detroitnews.com)
Ok Carleton! 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: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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