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🌱 Patch AM: How strong is Fenton’s apple crop at Spicer Orchards this fall?
And on the Fenton Patch calendar - Bounce Open House

Hello again Fenton! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How strong is Fenton's apple crop at Spicer Orchards this fall?
Also on today's calendar: Bounce Open House and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 72 and low of 55 degrees.
- Saturday: Rain, a thunderstorm, temps: high: 61, low: 58.
- Sunday: Occasional morning rain, with a high of 67 and low of 53 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Solid crop, new varieties put shine on Michigan apple growers' outlook (detroitnews.com) — Spicer Orchards in Fenton is reporting a solid, good-quality apple crop this fall, with U-pick already underway and expected to run through October. Growers there and across Michigan say frost challenges were managed, and new apple varieties are drawing visitors who want to sample and discover fresh favorites during their orchard trips.
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📸 Around Fenton
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Fenton
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★ Featured events ★
- Bounce Open House →
Bounce, 2755 Arena Dr, Hartland
12:00 pm
Saturday September 19
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Other local events
- Football at Swartz Creek
Fenton Area Public Schools Fenton, MI 48430
7:00 pm - Play Production Company presents....Puffs
Fenton Area Public Schools Fenton, MI 48430
7:00 pm - 54th Annual St. John Applefest Road Race presented by ChoiceOne Bank →
Fenton MI - Foster Training in Fenton →
My Furbaby's Resort, 1245 Rose Center Rd, Fenton
2:00 pm - Play Production Company presents....Puffs
Fenton Area Public Schools Fenton, MI 48430
7:00 pm - Open Office Hours - Fenton →
Fenton & Linden Regional Chamber of Commerce, 104 S. Adelaide St., Fenton
9:00 am - Zoning Board of Appeals →
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6:00 pm - Swartz Creek at Fenton →
3200 W Shiawassee Ave, Fenton
6:10 pm - Planning Commission →
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6:00 pm
Friday September 18
Saturday September 19
Monday September 21
Tuesday September 22
Wednesday September 23
Thursday September 24
📣 Fenton Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Grief Across the Lifespan →
Maryville Retreat Center, 18307 Taylor Lake Road, Holly
9:00 am - Linden Varsity Football @ Holly →
Holly High School, 6161 E Holly Rd, Holly
7:00 pm - AJA Thanksgiving Break →
Adelphian Junior Academy, Academy Road, Holly
Friday September 18
Saturday September 19
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I have a question for those in cat rescues.
I have two young female kitties who were spayed just over a week ago. I have kept them in surgical suits and soft collars for seven days and just… (Nextdoor Downtown)
- KFC posted a job opening for KFC Team Member in Fenton. Apply here.
- The Brand Real Estate posted a job opening for Real Estate Salesperson in Fenton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fenton here.
🗞 Nearby News
Holly
- Jeep® Fans Gear Up For Detroit 4Fest (moparinsiders.com)
- Here's when haunted houses open across metro Detroit for 2026 (wxyz.com)
- Evalino Sartor (clarkstonnews.com)
Grand Blanc
- See which Michigan high school football teams are undefeated heading into Week 4 (mlive.com)
Flint
- Porchfest, Flint Pride taking place this weekend after air quality cancellations (mlive.com)
- Hurley Children's Hospital unveils Flint Firebirds-themed multipurpose room (midmichigannow.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: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!)
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