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🌱 Why Grosse Pointe Farms police joined a dramatic Lake St. Clair search
You won't want to miss 2nd Saturdays: Dino Discovery — The War Memorial on the Grosse Pointe Farms Patch calendar

Greetings Grosse Pointe Farms! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why Grosse Pointe Farms police joined a dramatic Lake St. Clair search
Also on today's calendar: 10,000 Sq. Ft. Rummage Sale and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: What happened to the pregnant cat that ate yarn? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Warm with periods of sun, with a high of 82 and low of 69 degrees.
- Wednesday: A t-storm; breezy in the p.m., temps: high: 83, low: 65.
- Thursday: Clouds and sun; less humid, with a high of 78 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Coast Guard: Search for missing boater on Lake St. Clair suspended (freep.com subscription) — Grosse Pointe Farms residents may want to know that local police joined the Coast Guard and several metro Detroit agencies searching Lake St. Clair for a 74-year-old Canadian boater who fell overboard near the Grosse Pointe Yacht Club. After extensive air and water efforts through Sunday, the Coast Guard suspended its search pending any new information, while local authorities have not yet reported further developments.
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📸 Around Grosse Pointe Farms
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Grosse Pointe Farms
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★ Featured events ★
- 2nd Saturdays: Dino Discovery — The War Memorial →
The War Memorial, 32 Lake Shore Dr, Grosse Pointe Farms
9:00 am
Saturday September 12
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Other local events
- 10,000 Sq. Ft. Rummage Sale →
St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, 375 Lothrop Rd, Grosse Pointe Farms
9:00 am - Fall Seed Exchange
City of Harper Woods, 19617 Harper Ave, Harper Woods - Summer Taxes Due
City of Harper Woods, 19617 Harper Ave, Harper Woods - Water Bills Due
City of Harper Woods, 19617 Harper Ave, Harper Woods
Friday September 11
Saturday September 12
Monday September 14
Tuesday September 15
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Meet the Teacher Night
Foote Elementary Lincoln Park, MI 48146
6:00 pm - Ferry Back to School Night
Grosse Pointe School District 389 St. Clair, Grosse Pointe, MI 48230
6:30 pm - Defer Back to School Night
Grosse Pointe School District 389 St. Clair, Grosse Pointe, MI 48230
6:30 pm - Brownell, Parcells, Pierce Back to School Night
Grosse Pointe School District, 389 St. Clair, Grosse Pointe
6:30 pm - Recreation Commission Meeting →
Grosse Pointe Park, MI Calendar Grosse Pointe, MI 48230
7:00 pm - Kerby Back to School Night
Grosse Pointe School District, 389 St. Clair, Grosse Pointe
6:30 pm - Maire Back to School Night
Grosse Pointe School District, 389 St. Clair, Grosse Pointe
6:30 pm
Tuesday September 8
Wednesday September 9
Thursday September 10
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- eLake Tech Solutions LLC — (734) 469-4111
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💬 Chatter
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- Kroger posted a job opening for Courtesy Clerk/Grocery Bagger in Grosse Pointe. Apply here.
- Jack In The Box posted a job opening for Jack in the Box Crew Member in Grosse Pointe. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Grosse Pointe Farms here.
🗞 Nearby News
Grosse Pointe
- Coast Guard calls off search for man who slipped of boat in Lake St. Clair (mlive.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: She had mittens! (Thank you April M. for sending it in!)
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