🌱 How Carleton neighbors are trying to save Fat Stax’s future
Carleton, Michigan Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Carleton! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Carleton neighbors are trying to save Fat Stax’s future
Also on today's calendar: Key Ceremony for Army SGT Wesley Byrd and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 65 and low of 45 degrees.
- Sunday: Partly sunny and nice, temps: high: 71, low: 44.
- Monday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 62 and low of 35 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Supporters rally to help closed Carleton burger shop (bnd.com) — A beloved Carleton burger spot, Fat Stax, has closed its Telegraph Road location, and locals are rallying to help owner Barbara Little keep the business alive. A Shop Monroe First GoFundMe has already raised thousands toward a possible food truck, while another food truck owner has pledged a free truck if his support video goes viral. 
📸 Around Carleton
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Upcoming Events in
Carleton
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★ Featured events ★
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Key Ceremony for Army SGT Wesley Byrd →
New Life Church, 6023 Summerfield Rd, Petersburg
10:00 am -
Key Ceremony for Army SGT Wesley Byrd →
New Life Church, 6023 Summerfield Rd, Petersburg
10:00 am -
Captain While You Can Tailgate Tour →
2000 S Mission St, Mt Pleasant
3:30 pm
Saturday October 3
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Other local events
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Gardens of Carleton →
Carleton Co-op Apartments, 188 Center St, Carleton
9:00 am -
Carleton Co-Op Apartments →
Carleton Co-op Apartments, 188 Center St, Carleton
10:00 am -
Pages and Play
Carleton Branch Library, 1444 Kent St., Carleton
10:30 am -
Disappearing Four-Patch Quilt Class
Carleton Branch Library, 1444 Kent St., Carleton
1:30 pm -
Huron Chiefs vs Airport Jets →
Huron High School, 32044 Huron River Dr, New Boston
6:00 pm -
Milan JV Football @ Airport →
Airport High School, 11330 Grafton Rd, Carleton
6:00 pm -
North County Book Club →
Carleton Branch Library, 1444 Kent St, Carleton
7:00 pm
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
Thursday October 8
Thursday October 15
Monday October 26
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Planner Party Saturdays
Blue Bush Branch Library, 9060 Raisin Street, Maybee
10:00 am -
Kids Costume Swap Pick Up
Frenchtown-Dixie Branch Library, 2881 Nadeau Rd., Monroe
10:00 am -
Make Crafts Happen
Blue Bush Branch Library, 2881 Nadeau Rd., Monroe
11:00 am -
Flat Rock Historical Society Flea Market (No Racing) →
Flat Rock Speedway, 14041 South Telegraph Rd., Flat Rock
7:00 am -
Monroe RPC NRL22 Match - Monthly COF '26 →
Monroe Rifle and Pistol Club, 1220 Yensch Road, Monroe
10:00 am
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- InstaSwim posted a job opening for Private Swim Instructor in Flat Rock. Apply here.
- TJX posted a job opening for Seasonal Part Time Overnight 10PM - 6AM Processing and Stocking Associate in Monroe. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Carleton here.
🗞 Nearby News
Flat Rock
- Why 2026 Ford Mustang RTR is an affordable ticket to cool car culture (freep.com)
- Dollywood Parks & Resorts Featured On Quinn Davis' Race Car For Friday's Kyle Busch Classic At Las Vegas (speedwaydigest.com)
- Ford Launches 795-Hp Mustang Dark Horse SC Starting at $103,490 (memesita.com)
Woodhaven
- Allen Park girls golf places first at final Downriver League tournament, repeats as outright league champs (thenewsherald.com)
Dearborn
- Iconic Dearborn Bakery Closing Down After 53 Years (patch.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: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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