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🌱 Patch AM: Will Dexter’s three-touchdown QB win this week’s hero vote?
Spotted on the Dexter calendar: Scio Fall Fun Festival
Good day Dexter! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Will Dexter's three-touchdown QB win this week's hero vote?
- What Dexter-area residents should know about PFAS in local water
Also on today's calendar: Scio Fall Fun Festival and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the tractor say to the plow? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Saturday: Clearing, warm and humid, with a high of 81 and low of 60 degrees.
- Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 79, low: 46.
- Monday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 72 and low of 55 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Vote for the Ann Arbor-area Friday night football hero of Week 3 (mlive.com) — Dexter football fans can rally behind quarterback Davis, who threw three touchdown passes in the Dreadnaughts' Thursday win over Huron and is now up for Ann Arbor-area Friday night football hero of the week. The poll is open until Sunday night, with several standout players from neighboring schools also in the running for the honor. 
• PFAS Awareness Week Brings Events to Washtenaw County (thesuntimesnews.com) — PFAS testing in the Dexter area and Dexter Township shows contamination in wastewater and monitoring wells, but not in sampled residential drinking wells so far, prompting experts to stress caution with food and water. Washtenaw residents can learn more during PFAS Awareness Week events in Ypsilanti, including a river festival and a free film screening, plus get guidance on safer fish consumption and everyday products.
📸 Around Dexter
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Dexter
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★ Featured events ★
- Scio Fall Fun Festival →
Scio Community Church, 1293 N Zeeb Rd, Ann Arbor
12:00 pm
Saturday September 19
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Other local events
- KinderConcert for Ages 5 and Under →
Dexter District Library, 3255 Alpine, Dexter
12:00 pm - Music Quiz →
Erratic Ale Co., 8080 Grand St, Dexter
7:00 pm - Dexter Community Choir: Grandparents Day Concert (All Ages Welcome)
Dexter District Library Dexter, MI 48130
2:00 pm - Stout-Hearted String Band →
Erratic Ale Co., 8080 Grand St, Dexter
3:00 pm - Men's Monday Drop-In →
Crossroads Community Center, 5501 Webster Church Road, Dexter
10:00 am - Somewhere in Time Book Club
Dexter District Library Dexter, MI 48130
7:00 pm - Drop-In Makerspace for Grades K-8 →
Dexter District Library, 3255 Alpine, Dexter
4:30 pm - A Natural Dye Workshop ~ Bundle Dye at The Joyful Willow →
The Joyful Willow, 7200 Dan Hoey Rd, STE G2, Dexter, MI, 48130
10:00 am - Webster Fall Festival →
Historic Webster Village, 5583 Webster Church Rd, Dexter
10:00 am - Drop-In Fall Crafts for Children of All Ages →
Dexter District Library, 3255 Alpine, Dexter
11:00 am - Drop-In Preschool Makerspace For ages 5 and Under →
Dexter District Library, 3255 Alpine, Dexter
11:00 am
Saturday September 12
Sunday September 13
Monday September 14
Thursday September 24
Saturday September 26
Friday October 2
📣 Dexter Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Medtronic, plc posted a job opening for Toolmaker II in Dexter. Apply here.
- Pet Pros posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate in Chelsea. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Dexter here.
🗞 Nearby News
Chelsea
- Main Street Park Alliance led Chelsea non-profits in government grant revenue for 2024 (annarbortimes.com)
- Gallery 100 Welcomes Jackson Art Association for 'Members Showcase' (thesuntimesnews.com)
- How Adrian can snap 13-game losing streak against rival Chelsea (lansingstatejournal.com)
Ann Arbor
- Ann Arbor honors first responders on 25th anniversary of 9/11 (mlive.com)
- New law would give Ann Arbor renters expanded protections to organize (mlive.com)
- The Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra brings its concert series to Ypsi for the first time (concentratemedia.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: Hold me close John Deere. (Thank you Jenny H. for sending it in!)
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