🌱 Patch AM: What’s new and weird at this year’s Funky Ferndale Art Fair?

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• What's new and weird at this year's Funky Ferndale Art Fair?

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

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 83 and low of 68 degrees.
• Wednesday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 81, low: 64.
• Thursday: Clouds and sun; less humid, with a high of 79 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Twenty Years of Funky Art. (hourdetroit.com) — Ferndale's signature Funky Ferndale Art Fair returns Sept. 25–27 on West Nine Mile, bringing edgy, unusual artwork, a new giant puppet parade, and even patio-zone drinks you can carry while you browse. With dozens of new artists, author signings, and free admission, it's a walkable weekend destination right in the heart of town.
   

📸 Around Ferndale

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Ferndale

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday September 9
• American Aquarium →
  Magic Bag, 22920 Woodward Ave, Ferndale
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday September 8
• UHS Girl's Volleyball vs Pontiac HS (Home Game)
  University High School 1051 Arlene Ave, Pontiac, MI 48340, USA
  7:00 pm
Wednesday September 9
• Varsity Boys Soccer (H) vs Roseville
  Hazel Park High School, 23400 Hughes Ave, Hazel Park
  5:30 pm
Thursday September 10
• Joint Chamber Lunch Club @the Rind →
  The Rind/Mongers' Provisions, 3125 12 Mile Rd., Berkley
  11:00 am
• Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Century 21 Curran & Oberski →
  Century 21 Curran & Oberski, 28478 Woodward Ave., Royal Oak
  4:00 pm
• UHS Girl's Volleyball vs Oak Park HS ( Home Game)
  University High School, 2521 Bermuda St, Ferndale
  7:00 pm
Friday September 11
• Coffee Connection @Rightsize Facility
  Rightsize Facility, 25925 Telegraph Rd. Ste. 145, Southfield
  8:00 am
• MS Taste of Generosity
  Royal Oak Farmers Market, 316 E. Eleven Mile Road, Royal Oak
  5:30 pm
• Varsity Football (H) vs Warren Woods Tower
  Hazel Park High School, 23400 Hughes Ave, Hazel Park
  7:00 pm
Saturday September 12
• Farmers Market →
  Royal Oak Farmers Market, 316 E 11 Mile Road, Royal Oak
  7:00 am
Sunday September 13
• Antiques & Collectibles Market →
  Royal Oak Farmers Market, 316 E 11 Mile Road, Royal Oak
  8:00 am
• Hotel Royal Oak - Sunday Summer Concert Series
  Greater Royal Oak Chamber-Commerce, 811 E. 11 Mile Road, Royal Oak
  4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Kelly posted a job opening for Inventory Control Specialist in Royal Oak. Apply here.
• Jack In The Box posted a job opening for Jack in the Box Crew Member in Royal Oak. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ferndale here.

🗞 Nearby News

Hazel Park

• Michigan Cyber Academy had 3 multiracial students in 2024-25 school year (seoaklandnews.com)
• Soccer Preview: Hazel Park Brings a Scorching Offense into Roseville + Official Tickets (maxpreps.com)

Oak Park

• Oak Park Places Six-Month Moratorium on New Short-Term Rentals (oaklandcounty115.com)
• Some want to spike Birmingham's new sign, which they find unwelcoming (freep.com)

Royal Oak

• Royal Oak tattoo studio forced to cancel appointments after $7K in equipment stolen at Arts, Beats and Eats (clickondetroit.com)
• MIHSSCA boys soccer rankings for the week of Sept. 7, 2026 (theoaklandpress.com)

Ok Ferndale! 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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