🌱 Patch AM: How Fenton’s new e-bike rules could cost riders up to $500

Good day Fenton! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How Fenton's new e-bike rules could cost riders up to $500
• Fenton wakesurf pro's top tips for safer late-summer boating

Also on today's calendar: Bounce Open House and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What happened to the pregnant cat that ate yarn? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Warm with periods of sun, with a high of 81 and low of 69 degrees.
• Wednesday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 76, low: 61.
• Thursday: Sunny, nice and less humid, with a high of 75 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Fenton targets 'high-speed' e-bikes with new sidewalk ban, safety rules (wnem.com) — Fenton has approved and begun enforcing a new e-bike ordinance that bans riding on sidewalks downtown, requires headlights at night, and sets fines up to $500 for unsafe behavior. Prompted by near-misses around busy outdoor dining areas, the rules target high-speed riders and underage "peg bikes," with police shifting from education to ticketing as school resumes.
   

• Michigan expert spotlights wakesurfing as summer winds down (wxpr.org) — A Fenton-based wakesurfing expert from Silver Spray Sports is sharing tips to keep late-summer boating and wakesurfing safe and courteous on Michigan lakes. She stresses staying in deeper water, checking each lake's rules, watching for swimmers and anglers, and keeping boat noise and behavior respectful as water recreation continues into early fall.
   

📸 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

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 12
• Honeycrisp Harvest Hustle →
  Fenton MI
Wednesday September 16
• Fenton Winery & Brewery Fundraiser →
  Fenton Winery & Brewery/Dream Machine Distillery, 1370 N Long Lake Rd, Fenton
  6:00 pm
Thursday September 17
• Fenton Farmers Market →
  Fenton Community & Cultural Center, 150 S Leroy St, Fenton
  5:00 pm
Saturday September 19
• Bounce Open House →
  Bounce, 2755 Arena Dr, Hartland
  12:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday September 8
• Chipotle Meeting
  Fenton Community & Cultural Center Main Hall
  9:00 am
• LAFF Meeting
  Fenton Community & Cultural Center Rec Room
  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

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• SPECTRUM posted a job opening for Retail Sales Specialist - Part-Time in Fenton. Apply here.
• My Wireless posted a job opening for Retail Sales Manager in Grand Blanc. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fenton here.

🗞 Nearby News

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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: She had mittens! (Thank you April M. for sending it in!)
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