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🌱 Patch AM: How Clawson’s lopsided loss reshaped the MAC Bronze race.
And on the Clawson Patch calendar - Richmond at Clawson

Good morning Clawson! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How Clawson's lopsided loss reshaped the MAC Bronze race.
- Why Woodpile BBQ Shack puts Clawson on Michigan's barbecue map.
Also on today's calendar: North Hills CRC Trunk or Treat! and 3 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Some rain, with a high of 65 and low of 56 degrees.
- Monday: Warmer with clouds and sun, temps: high: 79, low: 65.
- Tuesday: Cloudy, a shower; more humid, with a high of 79 and low of 56 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Football Roundup: Milford win helps create four-way tie atop LVC standings (theoaklandpress.com) — Clawson High's football team took a tough 50-7 road loss to Madison Heights Madison on Friday, dropping the Trojans to 5-2 overall and 3-2 in the MAC Bronze. The result clinched the league title for Madison, but still leaves Clawson well-positioned for a strong regular-season finish and potential playoff berth.
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• 10 Secret Detroit-Area BBQ Joints Most Tourists Walk Right Past (newsbreak.com) — Woodpile BBQ Shack on Main Street gives Clawson residents a featured spot on a Detroit-area barbecue road trip, with brisket and sides that reward an unhurried visit. The writer urges diners to linger over the food, then explore downtown Clawson on foot as part of a relaxed neighborhood outing.
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📸 Around Clawson
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Clawson
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★ Featured events ★
- Richmond at Clawson →
Clawson
4:30 pm
Wednesday October 14
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Other local events
- ADDAMS PTA -Trick or Trunk
Addams Elementary Royal Oak, MI 48073
5:30 pm - HOCO Parade
Clawson High School Clawson, MI 48017
5:45 pm - NORTH / MIDDLE PARKING LOT- Trunk or Treat
Northwood Elementary Royal Oak, MI 48073
6:00 pm - Trick-or-Treat Trail →
Clawson City Park, Clawson
6:00 pm - North Hills CRC Trunk or Treat! →
North Hills Christian Reformed Church, 3150 N Adams Rd, Troy
5:00 pm
Friday October 16
Sunday October 18
Thursday October 29
📣 Clawson Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Antiques & Collectibles Market →
Royal Oak Farmers Market, 316 E 11 Mile Road, Royal Oak
8:00 am - ACTV Studio IRL: Vuori Birmingham x [solidcore] →
Vuori, 100 South Old Woodward Avenue, Birmingham
9:00 am - Halloween Painting Party at Crimson Commuter →
Crimson Commuter, 28736 John R Road, Madison Heights
1:00 pm - Artistic Expressions Gallery Grand Opening + Ribbon Cutting →
Artistic Expressions Gallery, 206 W. 11 Mile Rd, Royal Oak
2:00 pm - Time For 100% Bible Believers To KNOW EACH OTHER Through RESTAURANTS FIRST →
Leo's Coney Island Birmingham, 154 South Old Woodward Avenue, Birmingham
3:00 pm - Soccer vs Hanley International (Home)
Ferndale Middle School Ferndale, MI 48220
4:30 pm
Sunday October 11
Monday October 12
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💬 Chatter
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- Taco Bell posted a job opening for Team Member in Clawson. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News
Royal Oak
- Trivium Announce New Album "Crown in the Grave" + Share Video for Title Track (mhf-mag.com)
- Oakland County community calendar Oct. 10 and beyond (theoaklandpress.com)
- Refurbished Medical Imaging Devices Market Forecast to 2035: Cost Pressures and Technology Upgrades Fuel Expansion (indexbox.io)
Troy
- Dart Appraisal Acquires ACT Appraisal, Expanding National Valuation Services and Chicago Presence (citybiz.co)
Detroit
- Boy, 8, Shoots Brother, 11, In Face; Father Charged: Prosecutors (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: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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