Community Corner
🌱 How Fennville schools helped a fire-damaged elementary reopen quickly
Also, don't miss Preserved! on the Fennville Patch calendar

Morning Fennville! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How Fennville schools helped a fire-damaged elementary reopen quickly
Also on today's calendar: Preserved! and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Rain, with a high of 69 and low of 51 degrees.
- Friday: Clouds and sun; less humid, temps: high: 64, low: 41.
- Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 65 and low of 45 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Dix Street Elementary students relocated to temporary location (wwmt.com) — Students from Dix Street Elementary in Plainwell are shifting to a temporary Allegan school building after a fire damaged their campus, and nearby districts, including Fennville Public Schools, donated furniture and supplies to help. Families are told basic supplies are already covered, while the district continues to update parents on transportation, meals, and safety during this transition with no return date yet set.
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📸 Around Fennville
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Fennville
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★ Featured events ★
- Preserved! →
LaFontsee Galleries, 1504 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids
5:30 pm - Preserved! →
LaFontsee Galleries, 1504 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids
11:00 am - Captain While You Can Tailgate Tour →
2000 S Mission St, Mt Pleasant
3:30 pm
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Want to see your event featured? Click here!
Other local events
- Homecoming Football Game
FHS Blackhawk Stadium
7:00 pm - Fenn Valley Vine Wine'd →
Fennville MI - Kamrynn Weber Live at Modales →
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4:00 pm - Rory McCallan Live at Modales →
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4:00 pm - Martin Clippers vs Fennville →
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6:00 pm - Martin at Fennville →
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6:00 pm - Ed Gershon Live at Modales →
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4:00 pm - Jon Hayes Live at Modales →
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Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Thursday October 8
Thursday October 15
Thursday October 22
Monday October 26
📣 Fennville Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Vintage Market in Downtown Douglas →
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6:00 pm - Member Picnic and Awards →
The History Center in Downtown Douglas, 130 Center St., Douglas
6:00 pm - Fall Into The Dunes Weekend →
Saugatuck MI - Saugatuck Farmers Market | The Market at SCA →
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9:00 am
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- City of Holland Michigan posted a job opening for Police Cadet in Holland. Apply here.
- Bob Evans Restaurants posted a job opening for Server in Holland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fennville here.
🗞 Nearby News
Saugatuck
- "Democracy Noir: A New Dawn" Film (hope.edu)
- Saugatuck volleyball splits pair of matches (wilcoxnewspapers.com)
- How to travel like a foodie: Tips for planning a culinary vacation (homenewshere.com)
Holland
- Convergix Expands Michigan Operations with New Facility in Holland (convergixautomation.com)
- Stephen Michael Pejchl (whtc.com)
- Rev. Steven J. Vander Molen (whtc.com)
Ok Fennville! 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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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