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🌱 Patch AM: How did Dexter’s swimmers and divers stack up against Ann Arbor?
And on the Dexter Patch calendar - Fall Beginner Crochet Class
Greetings Dexter! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️
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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- 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. 
📸 Around Dexter
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Dexter
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★ Featured events ★
- Fall Beginner Crochet Class →
Ann Arbor Artist Studios Address: 4844 Jackson Rd Ste 100, Ann Arbor, MI 48103,
1:00 pm
Saturday October 10
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Other local events
- 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 - 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 - Chess Club for Kids and Teens →
Dexter District Library, 3255 Alpine, Dexter
6:30 pm - Drop-In Spooky Crafts for Children of All Ages →
Dexter District Library, 3255 Alpine, Dexter
11:00 am - Dementia Friendly Dexter. Why Should We All Be Dementia Friendly? →
Dexter Senior Center, 2740 Baker Rd, Dexter
4:00 pm - Beginner-Friendly Fall Crochet Class →
Ann Arbor Artist Studios Address: 4844 Jackson Rd Ste 100, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
1:00 pm - Drop-In Makerspace for Grades K-8 →
Dexter District Library, 3255 Alpine, Dexter
4:30 pm - Drop-In Halloween Storytime & Craft for Ages 5 and Under →
Dexter District Library, 3255 Alpine, Dexter
11:00 am
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
Saturday October 10
Tuesday October 13
Sunday October 18
Thursday October 22
Saturday October 24
📣 Dexter Shout Outs!
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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)
Ok Dexter! 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: "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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