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🌱 Patch AM: What’s next after Treat Dreams closes its Ferndale scoop shop?
Spotted on the Ferndale calendar: R&B Only
Greetings Ferndale! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What's next after Treat Dreams closes its Ferndale scoop shop?
- Why did Ferndale walk away from Flock license plate cameras?
- Which Ferndale bakeries sell out before you finish your coffee?
Also on today's calendar: Meetup at Ferndale Project and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and comfortable, with a high of 71 and low of 47 degrees.
- Monday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 64, low: 43.
- Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 67 and low of 51 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Popular Oakland County Ice Cream Shop Closing Down After 16 Years (patch.com) — Ferndale residents will soon say goodbye to Treat Dreams' Woodward Avenue scoop shop, which is closing its flagship location at month's end after 16 years. You'll still see the Treat Dreams food truck around town, and two staffers are launching a new Sweets² baking and ice cream venture to keep favorite flavors like "Kooky Monster" available locally. 
2. Communities wrestle with license plate reader technology (msu.edu) — Ferndale is among several Michigan communities that have canceled contracts for Flock license plate reader cameras as debate grows over how police should use this technology. The story explains how the systems work, what privacy safeguards are being proposed, and how pending state legislation could shape future use while leaving final decisions to local officials.
3. These 20 Michigan Bakeries Sell Out Before Noon Almost Every Day (newsbreak.com) — Ferndale doughnut lovers get special attention in this statewide roundup, with both Secret Bakery and Apple Fritter Donut Shop praised for early-morning sellouts and standout pastries. The piece shares exact hours, signature items, and why arriving early in Ferndale can mean the difference between scoring favorites and facing empty trays.
4. Royal Oak still in league hunt with 35-23 win over Berkley (theoaklandpress.com) — Ferndale's first-place Eagles head to Royal Oak next week for a division-title showdown after the Ravens' 35-23 win over Berkley kept them in the OAA Gold race. The article details key plays, standout stats, and how turnovers and penalties shaped Berkley's loss ahead of Ferndale's crucial matchup.
📸 Around Ferndale
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Ferndale
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★ Featured events ★
- R&B Only →
Orchid Theatre, 141 West Nine Mile Road, Ferndale
9:00 pm
Friday October 9
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Other local events
- Volleyball vs Berkshire (Home)
Ferndale Middle School Ferndale, MI 48220
4:30 pm - Soccer vs Huron Academy
Ferndale Middle School Ferndale, MI 48220
4:30 pm - Varsity Boys Soccer (A) vs Roseville
Roseville High School, 17855 Common Rd, Roseville
5:30 pm - Meetup at Ferndale Project →
Ferndale Project, 567 Livernois, Ferndale
4:00 pm - Dykes After Dark! | Sapphic Halloween Party →
Orchid Theatre, 141 West Nine Mile Road, Ferndale
8:00 pm - The Cutting Blueprint with Emily Chen →
Marlo Beauty Studios, 1020 Woodward Heights, Ferndale
10:00 am - The Stone Cold and Jackal show in Ferndale, MI →
The Magic Bag, 22920 Woodward Ave., Ferndale
7:30 pm
Monday October 5
Saturday October 10
Sunday October 11
Monday October 12
Tuesday October 13
📣 Ferndale Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Antiques & Collectibles Market →
Royal Oak Farmers Market, 316 E 11 Mile Road, Royal Oak
8:00 am - Mat Pilates w/Baraka Coffee Co →
IronBody Studios, 32115 John R Road, Madison Heights
9:30 am - Sidetrack Bookshop Presents: KY Dem Gov Andy Beshear, author of GO AND DO LIKEWISE, in conversation Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Oct. 4 at Royal Oak High School →
Royal Oak High School Auditorium, 1500 Lexington Blvd., Royal Oak
6:30 pm - Soccer vs Huron Academy
Ferndale Middle School Ferndale, MI 48220
4:30 pm
Sunday October 4
Monday October 5
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Ferndale. Apply here.
- GPAC posted a job opening for Personal Lines Account Manager in Oak Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ferndale here.
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: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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