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In today's newsletter:

• How Ferndale's middle and high school buildings will shuffle for renovations
• Why Ferndale joined other cities in dropping Flock cameras

Also on today's calendar: Meetup at Ferndale Project and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 69 and low of 46 degrees.
• Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 70, low: 53.
• Saturday: High clouds and warm, with a high of 77 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Ferndale Schools Plans Building Moves Ahead of Middle and High School Renovations (oaklandcounty115.com) — Ferndale families will see major school shuffles starting in 2027 as the district prepares to renovate the shared middle and high school campus on Pinecrest. Central Administration will move first to the Tri-County Educational Center, then middle school students will temporarily occupy the current administration building while construction progresses, with a virtual town hall offering details and timelines.
   

• 5 Michigan police agencies used Flock readers for immigration searches (bnd.com) — Ferndale is among several Oakland County communities that have ended contracts with Flock license plate readers after residents raised privacy concerns. The broader investigation details how multiple Metro Detroit agencies used Flock data for immigration-related searches, prompting calls for tighter state rules and renewed debate over surveillance versus public safety.
   

📸 Around Ferndale

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Ferndale

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★ Featured events ★

Friday October 9
• R&B Only →
  Orchid Theatre, 141 West Nine Mile Road, Ferndale
  9:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday October 9
• Coffee Connection -Bamboo Royal Oak
  Bamboo Royal Oak, 220 S. Main St., Royal Oak
  8:00 am
• HPHS Homecoming Game
  Hazel Park High School, 23400 Hughes Ave, Hazel Park
  7:00 pm
• Varsity Football (H) vs Universal Academy Homecoming
  Hazel Park High School, 23400 Hughes Ave, Hazel Park
  7:00 pm
Saturday October 10
• Farmers Market →
  Royal Oak Farmers Market, 316 E 11 Mile Road, Royal Oak
  7:00 am
• Meetup at Ferndale Project →
  567 Livernois, Ferndale
  4:00 pm
Sunday October 11
• Antiques & Collectibles Market →
  Royal Oak Farmers Market, 316 E 11 Mile Road, Royal Oak
  8:00 am
• Halloween Embroidery with Ellen →
  703 Livernois St, Ferndale
  4:00 pm
• Dykes After Dark! | Sapphic Halloween Party →
  Orchid Theatre, 141 West Nine Mile Road, Ferndale
  8:00 pm
Monday October 12
• The Cutting Blueprint with Emily Chen →
  Marlo Beauty Studios, 1020 Woodward Heights, Ferndale
  10:00 am
• Volleyball vs Berkshire (Away)
  Berkshire Middle School, 21707 W 14 Mile Rd, Beverly Hills
  4:45 pm
Tuesday October 13
• The Stone Cold and Jackal show in Ferndale, MI →
  The Magic Bag, 22920 Woodward Ave., Ferndale
  7:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Kentucky Fried Chicken posted a job opening for Team Member in Ferndale. Apply here.
• Qualified Staffing Search Group posted a job opening for Hilo Driver - 1st and 2nd Shift in Hazel Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ferndale here.

🗞 Nearby News

Hazel Park

• Hazel Park Man Breaks Baby's Bones, Admits Crying Frustrated Him: Prosecutor (patch.com)
• Tremendous! (harnessracingupdate.com)
• Detroit dad who left toddler in abandoned car sentenced (bnd.com)

Oak Park

• Berkley School Board Seeks Applicants to Fill Two Vacancies (oaklandcounty115.com)
• Remember The Mummp? Southfield's Legendary Teen Club Gets Another Reunion (thejewishnews.com)
• Beye, bye: Better late than never! (oakpark.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: "What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white?" — A chalk board (Thank you Charlie H. for sending it in!)
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