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🌱 Patch AM: What a Fenton boating pro says wakesurfers must do to stay safe

Coming up: Bounce Open House on the Fenton Patch calendar

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Good morning Fenton! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What a Fenton boating pro says wakesurfers must do to stay safe

Also on today's calendar: Bounce Open House and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Humid with a shower in spots, with a high of 85 and low of 70 degrees.
  • Tuesday: A stray t-storm; very warm, temps: high: 88, low: 71. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: A stray t-storm; very warm, with a high of 89 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Wakesurfing growing in popularity around Michigan (wcsy.com) — A Fenton-based boating expert is helping Michigan wakesurfers stay safe as the sport explodes in popularity on lakes across the state. She urges riders to stick to deeper water, watch for swimmers and anglers, keep music volume respectful, and check local lake rules before heading out. The piece also highlights boating's major impact on Michigan's economy.
   


📸 Around Fenton

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Fenton

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    Tuesday September 1
  • 1st SRT Travel Day
    Fenton Area Public Schools Fenton, MI 48430
    6:00 am
  • Rotary Club
    Fenton Community & Cultural Center Rec Room
    7:00 am
  • FHS Meet the Teachers Night
    Fenton Area Public Schools Fenton, MI 48430
    6:00 pm
  • Wednesday September 2
  • America 250 Mtg
    Fenton Community & Cultural Center Rec Room
    10:00 am
  • AGS Meet the Teachers
    Andrew G Schmidt Middle School Fenton, MI 48430
    6:00 pm
  • Thursday September 3
  • After It All- Concert in the Park
    Fenton Community & Cultural Center Rackham Park, 150 S Leroy St, Fenton, MI 48430, USA
    7:00 pm
  • Football @ Haslett
    Fenton Area Public Schools Fenton, MI 48430
    7:00 pm
  • Friday September 4
  • Shakespeare in the Park
    Fenton Community & Cultural Center Bathrooms
    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 1
  • 1st SRT Travel Day
    Fenton Area Public Schools Fenton, MI 48430
    6:00 am
  • Rotary Club
    Fenton Community & Cultural Center Rec Room
    7:00 am
  • FHS Meet the Teachers Night
    Fenton Area Public Schools Fenton, MI 48430
    6:00 pm
  • Wednesday September 2
  • America 250 Mtg
    Fenton Community & Cultural Center Rec Room
    10:00 am

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

  • Hi all!
    I have a new in ground pool and was wondering if anyone has recommendations of places to take water to test and get an exact plan of what to do. Or… (Nextdoor Lake Ponemah)
  • Applebee's - Miller Apple posted a job opening for Line Cook in Fenton. Apply here.
  • Dunham's Sports posted a job opening for Cashier in Fenton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fenton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Holly

  • Summer heat makes comeback in Metro Detroit after mostly pleasant weekend (clickondetroit.com)
  • Daily 'Octordle' Answers 1678 August 29th, 2026 – Hints and Solutions (8/29/26) (fortniteinsider.com)

Grand Blanc

  • The Concert at 17 Closes Out Friday Fan Fun at The Ally Challenge (thelascopress.com)
  • Steven Alker goes back-to-back on tour with Ally Challenge title (statenews.net)
  • Violence against healthcare workers, staffing shortages fuel hospital strikes (newstribune.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: A waist of time (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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