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🌱 Patch AM: Storm damage hits Dexter Farmer’s Market roof after powerful winds.
Make time for Dexter Varsity Football @ Huron on the Dexter Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- Storm damage hits Dexter Farmer's Market roof after powerful winds.
- Want to serve Lima Township from right here in Dexter?
- How will Dexter fare in this week's Monroe showdown?
Also on today's calendar: Chess Club for Kids and Teens and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 79 and low of 53 degrees.
- Sunday: Partly sunny and nice, temps: high: 79, low: 55.
- Monday: Mostly sunny and beautiful, with a high of 78 and low of 54 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Collapsed building, tree on house: Damage stacks up after severe storms hit Michigan (mlive.com) — Severe storms sweeping Michigan damaged the roof of the Dexter Farmer's Market when falling tree limbs hit the structure, part of widespread outages and debris across Southeast Michigan. While no injuries were reported, residents should expect cleanup, possible market disruptions, and more storms in the short-term forecast as officials assess damage regionwide. 
• Longtime trustee resigns after staying on during power plant issue in Lima Township (mlive.com) — Lima Township, just outside Dexter, is seeking a new trustee after longtime board member Greg McKenzie resigned following 37 years of service and the resolution of a proposed power plant controversy. Residents registered to vote in the township can apply by Sept. 11, submitting a letter and resume to the clerk's office on Jackson Road in Dexter.
• High school football scoreboard: Week 2 (detroitnews.com) — Week 2 high school football action includes a Monroe at Dexter matchup, putting the local team in the spotlight alongside other big Southeast Michigan games. The roundup lists scores and pairings from across multiple conferences, helping Dexter fans track rivals like Saline, Chelsea, and Ann Arbor schools as the season gains momentum.
📸 Around Dexter
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Dexter
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★ Featured events ★
- Dexter Varsity Football @ Huron →
Huron High School, 2727 Fuller Rd, Ann Arbor
7:00 pm
Thursday September 10
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Other local events
- Library Closed
Dexter District Library Dexter, MI 48130 - Registration Preschool Small Group Story Time - Wednesdays at 11:00
Dexter District Library Dexter, MI 48130 - .Registration Toddler Small Group Story Time – Wednesdays at 10:0
Dexter District Library Dexter, MI 48130 - Chess Club for Kids and Teens →
Dexter District Library, 3255 Alpine, Dexter
6:30 pm - Gentle Restorative Yoga for Stress and Anxiety Relief
Dexter District Library Dexter, MI 48130
9:30 am - Club Create Book Club
Dexter District Library Dexter, MI 48130
4:30 pm - Friday Night Movie for Adults: Project Hail Mary (2026)
Dexter District Library Dexter, MI 48130
6:00 pm - KinderConcert for Ages 5 and Under →
Dexter District Library, 3255 Alpine, Dexter
12:00 pm - Scio Fall Fun Festival →
Scio Community Church, 1293 N Zeeb Rd, Ann Arbor
12:00 pm - Drop-In Makerspace for Grades K-8 →
Dexter District Library, 3255 Alpine, Dexter
4:30 pm
Sunday September 6
Wednesday September 9
Thursday September 10
Friday September 11
Saturday September 12
Saturday September 19
Thursday September 24
📣 Dexter Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Whitmore Lake Farmers Market →
Northfield Township Community Park, 9725 Main St, Whitmore Lake
10:00 am - Book Club - Finer Things →
Northfield Township Area Library, 125 Barker Rd, Whitmore Lake
1:00 pm - Forsythe Fundraiser: Milkshake Factory Dine Night
Forsythe Middle School Ann Arbor, MI 48104
4:00 pm - Capsule Night
Huron High School Ann Arbor, MI 48104
6:00 pm
Sunday September 6
Tuesday September 8
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Chelsea School District posted a job opening for Bookkeeper & Administrative Assistant in Chelsea. Apply here.
- MyJobsCorner posted a job opening for Food Production Manager Jobs: Hiring Immediately! Full Time / Part Time - $12-$22/Hr in Ann Arbor. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Dexter here.
🗞 Nearby News
Chelsea
- Chelsea Routs Jackson in SEC White Opener (thesuntimesnews.com)
- Which metro Detroit restaurants opened in August? (freep.com)
- The Annual Faery Experience at Windy Goat Acres (tamatoledonews.com)
Ann Arbor
- Ann Arbor teachers ratify deal with district after months-long contract stalemate (mlive.com)
- Same iconic smash burgers plus some cold additions: Blimpy Burger to reopen in fall (mlive.com)
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: Times Square (Thank you Jean K. for sending it in!)
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