🌱 Patch AM: How did Dexter’s swimmers and divers stack up against Ann Arbor?

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In today's newsletter:

• How did Dexter's swimmers and divers stack up against Ann Arbor?

Also on today's calendar: Fall Beginner Crochet Class and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 70 and low of 42 degrees.
• Monday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 63, low: 35.
• Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 65 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Dreadnaughts Turn in Strong Performances Against Skyline and Greenhills (thesuntimesnews.com) — Dexter High School's girls swim and dive team logged multiple season-best performances in a tri-meet against Ann Arbor Skyline and Greenhills, highlighted by wins from several Dreadnaught swimmers and divers. With strong relay showings and improving underclassmen, Dexter heads into the next phase of the season with solid momentum and another road meet coming up in Monroe.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Dexter

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 10
• Fall Beginner Crochet Class →
  Ann Arbor Artist Studios Address: 4844 Jackson Rd Ste 100, Ann Arbor, MI 48103,
  1:00 pm

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Other local events

Monday October 5
• Men's Monday Drop-In →
  Crossroads Community Center, 5501 Webster Church Road, Dexter
  10:00 am
• Drop-In Story Time at the Library
  Dexter District Library Dexter, MI 48130
  11:00 am
• Drop-In Lego Club for Grades K-8 →
  Dexter District Library, 3255 Alpine, Dexter
  4:30 pm
Tuesday October 6
• iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch
  Dexter District Library Dexter, MI 48130
  9:00 am
• Drop-In Toddler Story Time
  Dexter District Library Dexter, MI 48130
  10:00 am
Wednesday October 7
• Chess Club for Kids and Teens →
  Dexter District Library, 3255 Alpine, Dexter
  6:30 pm
Saturday October 10
• Drop-In Spooky Crafts for Children of All Ages →
  Dexter District Library, 3255 Alpine, Dexter
  11:00 am
Tuesday October 13
• Dementia Friendly Dexter. Why Should We All Be Dementia Friendly? →
  Dexter Senior Center, 2740 Baker Rd, Dexter
  4:00 pm
Sunday October 18
• Beginner-Friendly Fall Crochet Class →
  Ann Arbor Artist Studios Address: 4844 Jackson Rd Ste 100, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
  1:00 pm
Thursday October 22
• Drop-In Makerspace for Grades K-8 →
  Dexter District Library, 3255 Alpine, Dexter
  4:30 pm
Saturday October 24
• Drop-In Halloween Storytime & Craft for Ages 5 and Under →
  Dexter District Library, 3255 Alpine, Dexter
  11:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate in Dexter. Apply here.
• Trinity Health posted a job opening for Surgery Scheduler - Orthopaedics Chelsea Campus in Chelsea. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Dexter here.

🗞 Nearby News

Chelsea

• Chelsea House Orchestra Celebrates 30 Years with Hometown Show Nov. 7 (thesuntimesnews.com)
• Chelsea Council Agrees to Fund Social Worker Position (thesuntimesnews.com)
• St. Louis Center to Host Annual Trunk or Treat on October 21 (thesuntimesnews.com)

Ann Arbor

• Ann Arbor nurse charged with helping man escape from ICE, legal experts predict similar cases (michiganpublic.org)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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