🌱 Patch AM: Fenton plumber tapped to help shape Michigan’s plumbing rules

Hey there, Fenton! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Fenton plumber tapped to help shape Michigan's plumbing rules
• See how Fenton stacked up in Week 2 football action

Also on today's calendar: Bounce Open House and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 78 and low of 55 degrees.
• Sunday: Partly sunny and nice, temps: high: 78, low: 55.
• Monday: Mostly sunny and beautiful, with a high of 78 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Three from Mid-Michigan appointed to state boards and commissions (wnem.com) — A Fenton resident, licensed master plumber Joel Roberts, has been appointed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to the state plumbing board, where he'll help shape plumbing codes and licensing rules. His role, pending Senate consent, gives Fenton representation in statewide decisions affecting building standards and public safety.
   

• Flint-area high school football Week 2 scoreboard (mlive.com) — Fenton football fans can celebrate a 27–20 win over Haslett in a busy second week of Flint-area high school action. The roundup lists scores from across the region, including Lake Fenton's loss to Dearborn Divine Child and several other Genesee County matchups.
   

📸 Around Fenton

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Fenton

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday September 9
• Bricks & Bowties →
  Vic Canever Chevrolet, INC., 3000 Owen Rd, Fenton
  4:00 pm

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Other local events

Sunday September 6
• Shakespeare in the Park
  Fenton Community & Cultural Center Bathrooms
  5:00 pm
Monday September 7
• OFFICE CLOSED
  Fenton Community & Cultural Center 150 S Leroy St, Fenton, MI 48430
Tuesday September 8
• LAFF Meeting
  Fenton Community & Cultural Center Rec Room
  9:00 am
• Chipotle Meeting
  Fenton Community & Cultural Center Main Hall
  9:00 am
• Puzzle Swap
  Fenton Community & Cultural Center Club Room
  10:00 am
• Senior Succulent Garden Workshop
  Fenton Community & Cultural Center Art Room
  12:00 pm
Wednesday September 9
• Tri County Ninja – Adaptive Ninja →
  Tri County Ninja & Collectibles, 14283 Fenton Rd, Fenton
  6:30 pm
Thursday September 10
• FEF Black Tie Event
  Fenton Area Public Schools Fenton, MI 48430
  6:00 pm
Friday September 11
• Blood Drive #1
  Fenton Area Public Schools Fenton, MI 48430
  6:00 am
Saturday September 19
• Bounce Open House →
  Bounce, 2755 Arena Dr, Hartland
  12:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday September 5
• Michigan Renaissance Festival →
  Michigan Renaissance Festival, 12600 Dixie Hwy, Holly
  9:00 am
• Shakespeare in the Park
  Fenton Community & Cultural Center Bathrooms
  5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Walmart posted a job opening for Pharmacy Sales Associate in Fenton. Apply here.
• TJX posted a job opening for Part-time Merchandising Associate in Fenton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fenton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Linden

• Grand Blanc Township celebrates the completion of Embury-Cook Road Trail (abc12.com)
• High school football scoreboard for Bay City area for Week 2 of 2026 (mlive.com)

Holly

• Local Event: Serra Mazda Brighton Be Moved Drive Program Event at Holly High School (patch.com)
• Road Trip September 2026 (toledocitypaper.com)
• Sen. Slotkin seeks written pledge to keep federal agents away from November polls (mlive.com)

Grand Blanc

• Grand Blanc Township celebrates the completion of a new trail (abc12.com)

Ok Fenton! 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: Times Square (Thank you Jean K. for sending it in!)
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