🌱 Patch AM: How did North Farmington fall just short in a 35-34 thriller?

Hello Farmington! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How did North Farmington fall just short in a 35-34 thriller?
• See why Farmington's Little Diggers made this week's kid-fun shortlist

Also on today's calendar: Yard to Table: Weekly Garden Skills Education Series on Wednesdays and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the fish say when she hit a wall? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Some sun, then turning cloudy, with a high of 71 and low of 58 degrees.
• Tuesday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 79, low: 64.
• Wednesday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 75 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Football Roundup: Rochester Adams bests West Bloomfield in OT (theoaklandpress.com) — North Farmington football fans saw a heartbreaker as South Lyon East edged the Raiders 35-34, with four Cougar rushers and a late TD reception sealing the win. The roundup also highlights other Metro Detroit high school games, offering context on how neighboring programs are faring early in the season.
   

• Top Things to do with KIDS in Metro Detroit this Week (September 14-20) (littleguidedetroit.com) — Families in Farmington will notice a shout-out to year-round sandbox fun at Farmington's Little Diggers in this roundup of kid-friendly activities for September 14–20. The guide also spotlights free events, new playgrounds, fall festivals, and museum outings across Metro Detroit to help you quickly plan family time this week.
   

📸 Around Farmington

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Farmington

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 19
• Love & Golf: A Date Night Experience →
  Back Nine Golf | Farmington, MI, 32742 Grand River Avenue, Farmington

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Other local events

Tuesday September 15
• Board of Education Meeting
  Maxfield Education Center, 32789 W 10 Mile Rd, Farmington
  6:00 pm
Wednesday September 16
• Yard to Table: Weekly Garden Skills Education Series on Wednesdays →
  St John Lutheran Church, 23225 Gill Rd, Farmington Hills
  6:00 pm
Saturday September 19
• Community Costume Swap →
  FCL Farmington, 23500 Liberty Street, Farmington
  10:00 am
Tuesday September 22
• The Stories We Keep: Using Objects to Unlock Memory and Meaning →
  Santé, 33314 Grand River Avenue, Farmington
Thursday September 24
• Terra d'Aligi Wine Tasting @ Santé →
  Santé, 33314 Grand River Avenue, Farmington
Saturday September 26
• Sewing Fundamentals: Costume Construction Workshop →
  Oakland Community College - Southfield Campus, 22322 Rutland Dr, Southfield
  10:00 am
Friday October 2
• Farmington Area Arts Awards 2026-2027 →
  The Hawk - Farmington Hills Community Center, 29995 W 12 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills
  9:00 am
Saturday October 3
• EXPO MICHIGAN MARKETPLACE exhibit your business, products and services →
  EXPO MICHIGAN MARKETPLACE 29504 Seven Mile, Livonia, MI
  10:00 am
• EXPO MICHIGAN MARKETPLACE artists, crafters, entrepreneurs, local businesses and restaurants →
  EXPO MICHIGAN MARKETPLACE 29504 7 Mile, Livonia, MI, 48152
  10:00 am
Sunday October 4
• MICHIGAN SUPERSTAR Talent Show, $50 Cash perform 15 minutes, $100 / $200 Bonus →
  EXPO MICHIGAN MARKETPLACE 29504 Seven Mile, Livonia, MI
  3:00 pm
• Brahms and More! →
  Scarab Club, 217 Farnsworth, Detroit
  3:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Good morning neighbors.
  Here is the Sunday chuckle! "Gone with the win" You picked a fine time to leave me, Brenda. Have a Blessed day! (Nextdoor Farmington Village Area)

• Fresh Thyme Farmers Market posted a job opening for Deli Clerk - Part Time in Farmington. Apply here.
• JRK Property Holdings, Inc. posted a job opening for Leasing Consultant in Farmington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Farmington here.

🗞 Nearby News

Farmington Hills

• Farmington community marks 25 years since 9/11 with somber remembrance ceremony (fox2detroit.com)

Novi

• El Car Wash Continues Metro Detroit Expansion (carwashmag.com)
• 12 Best Petting Farms in Metro Detroit to Visit with Kids (2026) (littleguidedetroit.com)
• Who are the former Western Wayne County area high school standouts competing in the week of Monday, Sept. 14? (westernwaynetoday.com)

Southfield

• Southfield 2024: Metro Solutions Inc records largest year-over-year increase in government grant revenue (seoaklandnews.com)

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: Dam! (Thank you George G. for sending it in!)
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