🌱 Patch AM: Farmington Mercy star changes course with a big-time Big Ten commitment

What's up Farmington! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

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In today's newsletter:

• Farmington Mercy star changes course with a big-time Big Ten commitment

Also on today's calendar: Spring Craft Fair at First Pres of Farmington and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do cows have hooves and not feet? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Mostly cloudy; breezy, warmer, with a high of 71 and low of 48 degrees.
• Wednesday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 70, low: 46.
• Thursday: An afternoon shower in spots, with a high of 77 and low of 56 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Class Of 2027 Prospect Kate Kalczynski Commits To Penn State Women's Volleyball (onwardstate.com) — A standout Mercy High School volleyball player from Farmington, Kate Kalczynski, has flipped her commitment from Ohio State to Penn State for the Class of 2027. The 6'1" outside hitter ranks among Michigan’s top performers in kills, blocks, and aces, bringing more national attention to Farmington’s prep volleyball scene.    

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📸 Around Farmington

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Farmington

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday April 25

• Spring Craft Fair at First Pres of Farmington
  First Presbyterian Church of Farmington, 26165 Farmington Rd, Farmington Hills
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Tuesday April 21

• Cheers to 30 Years
  The Pines , 37777 11 Mile Ct , Farmington Hills
  9:00 am

Wednesday April 22

• Earth Day Celebration
  Farmington Hills Nature Center , 24915 Farmington Rd , Farmington Hills
  4:00 pm

Thursday April 23

• Speaking Peace Speaker Series
  St. John Lutheran Church - 23225 Gill Rd, Farmington Hills, MI, 48335
  6:00 pm

Friday April 24

• Farmington Players Present: Hello, Dolly!
  Farmington Players , 32332 W 12 Mile Rd , Farmington Hills
  8:00 pm

Saturday April 25

• Shades of Pink Foundation - 2026 "A Walk at the Zoo"
  Detroit Zoo , 8450 W 10 Mile Rd , Royal Oak
  7:00 am
• Farmington Players Present: Hello, Dolly!
  Farmington Players , 32332 W 12 Mile Rd , Farmington Hills
  8:00 pm

Sunday April 26

• Farmington Players Present: Hello, Dolly!
  Farmington Players , 32332 W 12 Mile Rd , Farmington Hills
  2:00 pm
• Musical Gems of Springtime Free Concert
  St John Lutheran Church , 23225 Gill Rd , Farmington Hills
  4:00 pm

Monday April 27

• Board of Trustee Work Session
  Waterford Town Hall , 5200 Civic Center Dr. , Waterford
  4:30 pm
• Board of Trustees Meeting
  Township of Waterford - Auditorium , 5200 Civic Center Dr , Waterford
  6:00 pm

Friday May 1

• Farmington Players Present: Hello, Dolly!
  Farmington Players , 32332 W 12 Mile Rd , Farmington Hills
  8:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Good morning neighbors.
  Here is the Sunday chuckle. Have a Blessed day! (Nextdoor Farmington Village Area)

• Lithia Motors, Inc. posted a job opening for Porter in Farmington. Apply here.
• BMW of Farmington Hills posted a job opening for Service Porter in Farmington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Farmington here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Farmington Hills

• Community Spotlight week of April 19 and beyond (macombdaily.com)
• Oakland County community calendar April 19 and beyond (theoaklandpress.com)
• Ineffective PIP election results in unlimited medical benefits (milawyersweekly.com)

Novi

• eLake Tech Solutions LLC - Novi, MI Patch (patch.com)
• Who Democrats, Republicans endorsed for Michigan statewide races for 2026 (freep.com)
• Vote for Catholic High School League Spring Athlete of the Week from April 13-19 compeition (mlive.com)

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Ok Farmington! 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: They lactose! (Thank you Courtney S. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

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