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🌱 Time to lace up: Frankenmuth's ice rink opens next week

Frankenmuth, Michigan Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Frankenmuth! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Time to lace up: Frankenmuth's ice rink opens next week
  • Frankenmuth earns a spot among nostalgic Christmas destinations
  • Bavarian Inn offers three ways to handle Thanksgiving dinner

Also on today's calendar: Gabriel Rutledge - Stand-Up Comedy Show and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 52 and low of 39 degrees.
  • Thursday: Cooler with a few showers, temps: high: 45, low: 33.
  • Friday: Cloudy, a shower; chilly, with a high of 41 and low of 29 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Frankenmuth Ice Rink returns to Zehnder Park Nov. 17 (abc12.com) — Skating returns to Frankenmuth's Zehnder Park on Nov. 17, with the ice rink staying open through Feb. 28. Admission costs $10, plus $3 for skate rentals. The rink will open daily, with longer weekend hours through December and a reduced schedule starting Jan. 1.
   

2. 12 Old-Fashioned Christmas Towns That Feel Like the 1950s (cheapism.com) — Frankenmuth is among 12 towns highlighted for old-fashioned Christmas charm, with its Bavarian architecture and Bronner's Christmas Wonderland taking center stage. The feature points to Christmas festivities beginning Nov. 27, free Santa visits at Bronner's through Dec. 24, and roughly 100,000 lights along its half-mile Christmas Lane.
   

3. Delicious family dining options abound at the Bavarian Inn Restaurant and Lodge on Thanksgiving (prlog.org) — Frankenmuth families planning Thanksgiving can choose restaurant dining, a lodge buffet or a take-home turkey dinner from the Bavarian Inn. The $189 take-home meal serves four and must be ordered by 4 p.m. Nov. 22. Restaurant and buffet dining on Nov. 26 require reservations.
   

4. Man hospitalized after Bridgeport Township house fire (abc12.com) — A Bridgeport Township house fire hospitalized a man Sunday evening and brought Frankenmuth firefighters to help battle the blaze. Two people escaped the King Road home, and no firefighters were injured. Frankenmuth crews also handled two additional area fire alarms while Bridgeport firefighters remained at the scene.
   

5. Nancy Carolyn Bishop (wlen.com) — Nancy Carolyn Bishop of Frankenmuth died November 8 at Covenant Glen at age 91. A teacher's assistant for 24 years in Adrian, she enjoyed sewing, crocheting and reading. Her celebration of life is November 13 at noon at Grace United Methodist Church in Britton, with visitation beginning at 10 a.m.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hi neighbors!
    I'm excited to share that I have a new job starting soon! To be able to begin, I just need to get a pair of non-slip black work shoes (size 6.5, 7,… (Nextdoor Frankenmuth)
  • O'Reilly Automotive posted a job opening for Parts Specialist in Frankenmuth. Apply here.
  • Bavarian Inn Restaurant posted a job opening for Dish Machine Operators in Frankenmuth. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Frankenmuth here.

Ok Frankenmuth! 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 are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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