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Franklin, Michigan Patch AM: a 3 min read

Hi there, Franklin! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. โ˜•๏ธ๏ธ

Coming up on the calendar:

  • FREE Electronics Recycling Drop-Off Event โ€” Livonia
  • BPS Annual District Art Show at BIRMINGHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • 9th Annual Beverly Elementary DIY Festival: Students selling their own handmade creations! at BIRMINGHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS

... and check out 1 more event on the calendar!

Today's riddle: Knock-knock! Whoโ€™s there? Irish. Irish who? ๐Ÿค” (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Cooler with periods of rain, with a high of 60 and low of 43 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Cloudy, temps: high: 58, low: 40.
  • Thursday: Remaining cloudy and cool, with a high of 52 and low of 40 degrees.

๐Ÿ“ธ Around Franklin

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๐Ÿ—“ Upcoming Events in Franklin

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Other local events
    Thursday May 7
  • BPS Annual District Art Show
    BIRMINGHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS Groves High School, Commons
    4:30 pm
  • Friday May 8
  • 9th Annual Beverly Elementary DIY Festival: Students selling their own handmade creations!
    BIRMINGHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS Beverly Elementary, Blacktop by the Big Playground
    6:00 pm
  • Saturday May 23
  • The International Gem & Jewelry Show - Novi, MI (May 2026) โ†’
    Suburban Collection Showplace Drive, Suburban Collection Showplace Dr, Novi
    10:00 am

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๐Ÿ—“ Events Nearby

    Tuesday May 5
  • Vision Sale
    Farmington Community Library 23500 Liberty Street, Farmington , MI, 48335, US
    10:00 am
  • Toddler Tuesdays โ†’
    Southfield Public Library, 26300 Evergreen Rd, Southfield
    10:15 am
  • Birmingham Open Swim โ†’
    Goldfish Swim School - Birmingham, 2388 Cole St, Birmingham
    12:00 pm
  • American Red Cross Blood Drive
    Farmington Community Library 23500 Liberty Street, Farmington , MI, 48335, US
    12:00 pm
  • ESL Conversation Group
    Farmington Community Library 32737 W. 12 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, MI, 48334, US
    1:30 pm
  • Brooke's Bunch - Sports Shorts
    Forest Gym
    3:30 pm
  • TRACK & FIELD VS NORTH HILLS
    Derby Middle School SEAHOLM
    4:15 pm
  • Board of Education Meeting
    FARMINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT Maxfield Education Center 32789 W. 10 Mile Rd. Farmington, MI 483
    6:00 pm
  • Crochet for Beginners (Grades 6-12)
    Farmington Community Library 32737 W. 12 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, MI, 48334, US
    6:30 pm

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๐Ÿ’ฌ Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Kroger posted a job opening for Courtesy Clerk/Grocery Bagger in Southfield. Apply here.
  • Burlington Coat Factory Corporation posted a job opening for Retail Stocking Associate - Part Time in Bloomfield Hills. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Franklin here.

๐Ÿ—ž Nearby News

Southfield

  • Volunteers Needed for Tree Planting in Southfield on May 15 (oaklandcounty115.com)
  • Bernie Sanders Draws Hundreds in Detroit as Progressives Pick Between El-Sayed, McMorrow (michiganchronicle.com)
  • Westbound I-696 exit to Lahser Road, M-10 and Telegraph closing for months in Oakland County (wxyz.com)

Farmington Hills

  • Farmington Hills police investigating homicide after body was discovered on park trail (fox2detroit.com)

Farmington

  • Body Found In Wooded Area At Oakland County Park: Reports (patch.com)

Ok Franklin! 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: Irish you a happy St. Patrickโ€™s Day! (Thank you Eileen C. for sending it in!)
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