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Spotted on the Dexter calendar: Scio Fall Fun Festival

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Coffee in hand, Dexter? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Where to find Dexter's hidden backyard flower farm this fall
  • How could Dexter's 45-acre annexation reshape water and housing?
  • When you can still shop Dexter Farmers Market this fall

Also on today's calendar: Scio Fall Fun Festival and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Humid with a shower in places, with a high of 72 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Thursday: A shower and thunderstorm, temps: high: 72, low: 53.
  • Friday: Sunshine and less humid, with a high of 76 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Savage Flower Farm Blooms in Dexter (thesuntimesnews.com) — A new hidden gem, Savage Flower Farm, is blooming just south of Dexter and selling bouquets from a self-serve stand on Baker Road. Owner Anne Savage grows a wide variety of sustainably raised, long-lasting flowers and foliage on less than an acre in town. For the rest of the season, locals can only buy her "wildly elegant" bouquets directly from the roadside stand at 2367 Baker Road.
   

• Dexter moves forward 45-acre land annexation request for homes, possible well (mlive.com) — Dexter officials have approved a developer's request to annex 45 acres off Baker Road for about 119 new homes and a possible future municipal well, sending the plan to the state boundary commission. City leaders are also still pursuing a separate 425 agreement with Scio Township, which wants nearby woodlands preserved and has raised questions about groundwater impacts. Residents should watch upcoming meetings as both options move ahead in parallel.
   

• Fall Farmers Markets in Metro Detroit for Families (metroparent.com) — Dexter families can still catch the Dexter Farmers Market at 3233 Alpine Street on Tuesdays through September and Saturdays through October, with fresh produce and kid-friendly fun. The guide also spotlights other metro Detroit markets and explains why fall brings extra music, festivals, and seasonal treats. It's a handy overview if you're planning autumn market outings close to home and around the region.
   

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  • HireTalent posted a job opening for Ship/Rec/Stores Clerk II - Non-Exempt in Dexter. Apply here.
  • Brio Living Services - Pace of Southwest Michigan posted a job opening for Server in Dexter. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Dexter here.

🗞 Nearby News

Chelsea

  • Chelsea School Board Candidates Share Priorities for November Election (thesuntimesnews.com)
  • Chelsea allows city manager to resign instead of firing her for cause (mlive.com)
  • Learn about Michigan mosses and go on a mushroom hunt at the Eddy Discovery Center (themanchestermirror.com)

Ann Arbor

  • Shroom fest returns to Ann Arbor as psychedelic industry expands with more shops (mlive.com)
  • Puppy Paws Yoga Opening State College Location In November (onwardstate.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: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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