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In today's newsletter:

• Wondering which type of braces fits your Clawson kid best?
• Why did Clawson and neighbors walk away from Flock cameras?

Today's riddle: Why should you never iron a 4-leaf colver? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: A passing afternoon shower, with a high of 72 and low of 64 degrees.
• Thursday: Cloudy with a few showers, temps: high: 74, low: 57.
• Friday: A couple of showers possible, with a high of 64 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Types of Braces for Kids and Teens (michiganmamanews.com) — Families in Clawson weighing braces or aligners for their kids get a clear rundown of today's main options, from metal and ceramic braces to Invisalign-style clear aligners. The piece explains how age, dental needs, and daily habits affect which treatment may fit your child best, and urges parents to consult a qualified orthodontist before deciding.
   

• South Lyon is the latest local community to cover its Flock cameras (audacy.com) — South Lyon has joined several Metro Detroit communities in pausing or ending use of Flock Safety license plate cameras over privacy concerns, following St. Clair Shores' move to cover its devices. Clawson, along with Westland and Ferndale, has already terminated its contract with Flock, while state lawmakers consider new rules to restrict how this surveillance data can be used.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Clawson

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday October 6
• Talk 'N Tacos →
  Whiskey Taco Foxtrot, 28 South Main Street, Clawson

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Other local events

Friday October 2
• Fall Bike Bus
  Parkland Park (Parking lot) Southeast Route -
  7:30 am
Wednesday October 7
• Future Fair
  Clawson High School Clawson, MI 48017
  6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday September 30
• Drop In Exercise Classes - Wednesday Feel Good Fit →
  9:30 am
• Drop In Groups - Knit & Crochet →
  10:00 am
• Drop In Exercise Classes - Wednesday Senior Stretch/Chair Yoga →
  10:45 am
• Drop In Groups - Rummikub →
  11:00 am
• Drop In Groups - Dominoes →
  12:00 pm
• 50th Birthday Celebration (AAC 50+) →
  Active Adult Center, 260 W 13 Mile Rd, Madison Heights
  12:30 pm
• Girls Tennis vs Covington (Home)
  Birmingham Racquet Club
  4:00 pm
• Football Baker vs Smith (at Baker) Smith is home team
  Baker Middle School Troy, MI 48083
  4:00 pm
• Football - @ Boulan
  Larson Middle School Troy, MI 48085
  4:00 pm

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Spectrum Health System posted a job opening for 9N ACE Nursing Assistant in Royal Oak. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Royal Oak

• Cast of popular '90s sitcom to reunite in Royal Oak for 30th anniversary (mlive.com)
• Michigan Works! Opens new office in Southfield (theoaklandpress.com)
• Metro Detroit's Best-Kept Fitness Secret — PAGE Magazine (reveriepage.com)

Troy

• Troy Community Foundation Grant 2026 (fundsforngos.org)

Detroit

• Warm Temps Before Rain, Cooler Air Arrives: Metro Detroit Weather (patch.com)
• Athletics Player Sues Detroit Tigers After Injuring Knee At Comerica Park (patch.com)
• Detroit-Area Man Named In Cornell Rape Lawsuit: Report (patch.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: You don't want to press your luck! (Thank you Tee E. for sending it in!)
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