🌱 Patch AM: See which Clawson nonprofits brought in the most money in 2024

Hey there, Clawson! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

Before we get to what's happening, a big thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Clawson PatchAM possible. Click here to show your appreciation! 💚

• eLake Tech Solutions LLC — 7344694111

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.

In today's newsletter:

• See which Clawson nonprofits brought in the most money in 2024
• Clawson man gets 40-year federal sentence for exploiting minors

Also on today's calendar: Royal Oak Garden Club Annual Perennial Exchange and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 80 and low of 65 degrees.
• Wednesday: Nice with periods of sun, temps: high: 75, low: 60.
• Thursday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 77 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Clawson 2024 non-profits ranked by total revenue (seoaklandnews.com) — Nonprofits based in Clawson generated more than $6.4 million in reported revenue for 2024, with Credit Unions Chartered In The State Of Michigan topping the list. Local organizations like Mary's Children Family Center, Renaissance Fencing, and Clawson Maverics all saw notable changes in revenue, assets, and compensation, offering residents a snapshot of how major community nonprofits are performing financially.
   

• Former St. Clair County substitute teacher sent to prison for exploiting minors and child pornography (theoaklandpress.com) — A 34-year-old Clawson resident and former substitute teacher has been sentenced to 40 years in federal prison for sexually exploiting minors and receiving child pornography over more than a decade. Authorities say he targeted teens via social media, using money, drugs, and threats, and was investigated by the FBI's Oakland County office and Michigan State Police after a victim reported him in 2024.
   

📸 Around Clawson

Subscribe

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

🗓 Upcoming Events in Clawson

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 19
• Royal Oak Garden Club Annual Perennial Exchange →
  Leo Mahany / Harold Meininger Senior Community Center, 3500 Marais Ave, Royal Oak
  9:00 am

Want to see your event featured? Click here!

Other local events

Saturday September 19
• Back to School Bash
  Clawson High School Clawson, MI 48017
  5:00 pm
• Back 2 School Bash
  Clawson Public Schools Clawson, MI 48017
  5:00 pm
Sunday September 20
• Love Wins Brunch →
  Whiskey Taco Foxtrot, 28 S Main St, Clawson
  12:00 pm
Friday September 25
• LOCAL FILM PREMIERE: Ghost In The Closet Brings a Paranormal Comedy to Royal Oak's Five15 →
  Five15 Media, Mojo and More, 600 S Washington Ave, Royal Oak
  9:00 pm
Saturday September 26
• Fall Claws N Paws Festival →
  Clawson City Park, Clawson Park, 935 N Custer Ave, Clawson
  3:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
• Talk 'N Tacos →
  Whiskey Taco Foxtrot, 28 South Main Street, Clawson

📣 Clawson Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday September 15
• MDHHS Forgotten Harvest Oakland →
  MDHHS Forgotten Harvest Oakland, 30755 Montpelier Dr., Madison Heights
  9:00 am
• Mom ad Me Yoga in the Gardens
  Royal Oak English Gardens, 4901 Coolidge Hwy, Royal Oak
  9:00 am
• Preschool Storytime →
  Huntington Woods Public Library, 26415 Scotia Rd, Huntington Woods
  10:30 am
• Charlie's Restaurant Car Show →
  Charlie's Restaraunt, 29084 N Campbell Rd, Madison Heights
  4:00 pm
• Cross Country vs North Hills MS (Away)
  North Hills Middle School
  4:15 pm
• Kim's Klasic Kruisers →
  Community Choice Credit Union, 30 E Long Lake Road, Troy
  5:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• The Archdiocese of Detroit posted a job opening for Assistant and Associate Wrestling Coach in Royal Oak. Apply here.
• Burlington Stores posted a job opening for Retail Front End Supervisor - Full-Time in Troy. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Clawson here.

🗞 Nearby News

Royal Oak

• Missing man on Isle Royale found (miningjournal.net)
• 💡DTE Rate Hikes (clickondetroit.com)

Troy

• 2026 Candidate Interview: Mary Gunn for Troy School Board (oaklandcounty115.com)

Rochester

• 1 Shot, Injured During Fight At Youth Football Game In Oakland County: Officials (patch.com)

Ok Clawson! 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: Coin (Thank you John W. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

👉 Help make Patch AM better

• Help us grow by suggesting local news sources.
• Shape this newsletter with your feedback.
• List items for sale or services offered

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what's happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook