Sunday: A couple of t-showers; humid, with a high of 81 and low of 68 degrees.
Monday: Warm with periods of sun, temps: high: 86, low: 73. 🌶 Hot!
Tuesday: A stray t-storm; very warm, with a high of 89 and low of 72 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 50+ FREE Library Events for KIDS in Metro Detroit (littleguidedetroit.com) — Families in Ferndale can head to the public library on East 9 Mile for a free Middle Grade Tabletop RPG group on Thursday, September 3, part of a big lineup of no-cost kids' events at Metro Detroit libraries. The roundup highlights dozens of September programs, from story times to gaming clubs, and reminds parents that it's also Library Card Sign-Up Month, making it a great time to explore nearby branches.
• Lipscomb scores seven TDs in Fitzgerald's rout of Warren Mott; Utica cruises past Cousino; Lutheran North edges Madison; Port Huron outlasts Anchor Bay in 2 OTs (macombdaily.com) — Ferndale football fans can celebrate a strong start after the Eagles pulled away from Madison Heights Lamphere, 36–12, in an OAA-MAC crossover game Thursday night. The wider roundup recaps standout Week 1 performances across Metro Detroit, including record-setting touchdowns, defensive shutouts, and several tight finishes that set the tone for the new high school season.
Board Meeting Hazel Park Memorial Library (5th-12th Grade) Hazel Park, MI 48030 7:00 pm
Tuesday September 1
ROYAL Networking Greater Royal Oak Chamber-Commerce Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce 200 S. Washington Ave. Royal Oak, MI 48067 Parking across the street at the Center Street deck is free for the first two hours. Please do not park in the Chamber parking lot next to the building. 8:00 am
Gathering Place - ROMS - Cheer Royal Oak Middle School Royal Oak, MI 48067 5:00 pm
Wednesday September 2
Ribbon Cutting Champagne Chocolates Greater Royal Oak Chamber-Commerce Champagne Chocolates 301 W. Fourth St. Royal Oak, MI 48067 12:00 pm
GROUNDS - Back 2 School Picnic Keller Elementary Royal Oak, MI 48067 5:00 pm
Mahjong Wednesdays at Michigan by the Bottle Greater Royal Oak Chamber-Commerce Michigan by the Bottle Royal Oak 5:30 pm
UHS Girl's Volleyball vs Madison HS (Home Game) University High School 2521 Bermuda St, Ferndale, MI 48220, USA 7:00 pm
Thursday September 3
Crochet for Beginners Class at OCC Greater Royal Oak Chamber-Commerce Oakland Community College - Southfield Campus 6:00 pm
Antiques & Collectibles Market → City of Royal Oak - Community Events Royal Oak Farmers Market - 316 E 11 Mile Road Royal Oak MI 48067 8:00 am
First Pour: New Releases with Domaine Berrien Cellars Greater Royal Oak Chamber-Commerce Michigan by the Bottle Royal Oak 12:00 pm
Hotel Royal Oak - Sunday Summer Concert Series Greater Royal Oak Chamber-Commerce 811 E. 11 Mile Road, Royal Oak, MI 48067 4:00 pm
Monday August 31
Board Meeting Hazel Park Memorial Library (5th-12th Grade) Hazel Park, MI 48030 7:00 pm
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🗞 Nearby News
Hazel Park
Dreamfields Brand Inc Automation Mechanical Technician - MI (2nd Shift) in Hazel Park, MI (syracuse.com)
Westbound I-696 ramps to I-75 to reopen Monday (audacy.com)
Hoover Elementary enrolled 7 Hispanic students in 2024-25 (seoaklandnews.com)
Oak Park
Road Watch: Oakland County and Metro Detroit road construction week of Aug. 28 and beyond (theoaklandpress.com)
5 American Indian students enrolled at Norup International School in 2024-25 (seoaklandnews.com)
Royal Oak
GT500-Style, Supercharged Coyote-Powered 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback 6-Speed (bringatrailer.com)
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