Community Corner
🌱 Patch AM: Why some Detroit families can’t move special-needs students to Ferndale schools
And check out Dusk to Dark Forest Therapy Walk on the Ferndale Patch calendar
Hi there, Ferndale! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why some Detroit families can't move special-needs students to Ferndale schools
Also on today's calendar: Dusk to Dark Forest Therapy Walk and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the wall say to the other wall. 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 82 and low of 63 degrees.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 82, low: 59.
- Friday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 79 and low of 60 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• DPSCD special education changes aim to help families. Did they? (bridgedetroit.com) — Detroit parents navigating special education changes are eyeing nearby districts like Ferndale, but one family says DPSCD won't agree to cover added costs, blocking a transfer. The story details new hub-style special education programs, staffing shortages, and mixed results for students, offering important context if you're in Ferndale and considering cross-district options or Schools of Choice rules. 
📸 Around Ferndale
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Ferndale
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
★ Featured events ★
- Dusk to Dark Forest Therapy Walk →
Oak Park Woods, David H. Shepherd Park, Church St., Oak Park, MI,
6:30 pm
Friday August 28
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Other local events
- Class of 2027 Senior Sunrise
Hazel Park High School , 23400 Hughes Ave, Hazel Park, MI 48030\
6:45 am - Hometown Huddle
Hazel Park High School , 23400 Hughes Ave, Hazel Park, MI 48030\
5:00 pm - FIELDS - ROYSA GAMES
Keller Elementary Royal Oak, MI 48067
5:00 pm - Farmers Market →
City of Royal Oak - Community Events Royal Oak Farmers Market - 316 E 11 Mile Road Royal Oak MI 48067
7:00 am - FIELDS - ROYSA GAMES
Keller Elementary Royal Oak, MI 48067
8:00 am - 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
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
Saturday August 29
Sunday August 30
📣 Ferndale Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- ENTIRE SCHOOL / AUDITORIUM - CURRICULUM NIGHT
Royal Oak Middle School 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 - Class of 2027 Senior Sunrise
Hazel Park High School , 23400 Hughes Ave, Hazel Park, MI 48030\
6:45 am - Hometown Huddle
Hazel Park High School , 23400 Hughes Ave, Hazel Park, MI 48030\
5:00 pm
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
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
- My front porch needs patching/ repair untill i can get it replaced next year.
Is there anyone who would be able to use quickkrete cement or a product like that to patch the porch and make it look nice untill i can do something… (Nextdoor 9Crest)
- Traverse City Whiskey Company posted a job opening for The Outpost Cocktail Bar Bartender in Ferndale. Apply here.
- Kroger posted a job opening for Produce Clerk in Hazel Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ferndale here.
🗞 Nearby News
Hazel Park
- 179 white students enrolled at Hazel Park Junior High in 2024-25 (seoaklandnews.com)
- Letters to the Editor: Democrat considers switching party (theoaklandpress.com)
- Man sentenced to 22+ years for double murder at Detroit Marathon station (clickondetroit.com)
Oak Park
- 'I flushed it': Detroit man flushed machine gun device because he 'got scared,' feds say (clickondetroit.com)
- 8 Hispanic students enrolled at Key Elementary in 2024-25 (seoaklandnews.com)
Royal Oak
- Oakland County Restaurant Quest: Saab Sis Thai in Royal Oak (oaklandcounty115.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: Meet me at the corner. (Thank you Earlene M. for sending it in!)
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