🌱 Why Charlevoix’s storybook mushroom houses still fascinate visitors statewide.

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In today's newsletter:

• Why Charlevoix's storybook mushroom houses still fascinate visitors statewide.

Also on today's calendar: Live Music at The Castle Pub: Ken Dinkins and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Nice with periods of sun, with a high of 69 and low of 61 degrees.
• Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, showers around, temps: high: 67, low: 63.
• Thursday: A couple of morning showers, with a high of 67 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 7 Fairy-Tale Small Towns In Michigan (worldatlas.com) — Charlevoix gets a starring role here, highlighting Earl Young's whimsical stone "mushroom houses," the South Pier Light Station, and nearby Fisherman's Island State Park where locals hunt Petoskey stones. The broader piece tours other picturesque Michigan towns, but Charlevoix's architecture, ferry access to Beaver Island, and lakeshore trails stand out as must‑see experiences for residents and visitors alike.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Charlevoix

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday September 30
• Charlevoix Library Knitters →
  Charlevoix Public Library, 220 West Clinton St, Charlevoix
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Wednesday September 30
• Live Music at The Castle Pub: Ken Dinkins →
  Castle Farms, 5052 M-66 North, Charlevoix
  5:00 pm
Thursday October 1
• Storytime →
  Charlevoix Public Library, 220 West Clinton St, Charlevoix
  10:30 am
• Great Decisions Series: Multilateral Institutions in a Changing World Order →
  Charlevoix Public Library, 220 West Clinton St, Charlevoix
  1:00 pm
Friday October 2
• Open Sew →
  Charlevoix Public Library, 220 West Clinton St, Charlevoix
  10:00 am
• Live Music: J Hawkins Band →
  Castle Farms, 5052 M66 NORTH, Charlevoix
  4:00 pm
• J Hawkins Band →
  Castle Farms, 5052 M-66 North, Charlevoix
  6:00 pm
• The J Hawkins Band at Castle Farms →
  Castle Farms, Charlevoix
  8:00 pm
• The J Hawkins Band →
  Charlevoix MI
  8:00 pm
Saturday October 3
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  Charlevoix MI
  10:00 am
Monday October 5
• Junk Journal Club →
  Charlevoix Public Library, 220 West Clinton St, Charlevoix
  4:30 pm
• AUG (Apple Users Group) →
  Charlevoix Public Library, 220 West Clinton St, Charlevoix
  5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Culver's posted a job opening for Team Member in Charlevoix. Apply here.
• KPG Healthcare, LLC posted a job opening for Hospitalist in Charlevoix. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Charlevoix here.

🗞 Nearby News

East Jordan

• EGLE to oversee remaining cleanup, 'response actions' in South Haven fire, EPA says (arcwestmichigan.com)

Petoskey

• Taylor Swift sets all-time VMAs record. What awards did she win in 2026? (petoskeynews.com)
• "Women and Water: Woven Portraits from Around the World" Event Calendar Northern Express (northernexpress.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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