🌱 How a KKK flag in Grosse Pointe Park led to legal change
Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan Patch AM: a 3 min readGood morning Grosse Pointe Park! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a KKK flag in Grosse Pointe Park led to legal change
Also on today's calendar: CMSC presents Schubert & Waghalter and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: How did the ram get lost while driving? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Mostly cloudy with a t-storm, with a high of 81 and low of 66 degrees.
- Monday: Turning cloudy; breezy, warm, temps: high: 89, low: 70. 🌶 Hot!
- Tuesday: A shower and t-storm; breezy, with a high of 87 and low of 61 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Metro Detroit mother speaks out after settling federal civil rights lawsuit against former neighbor (wxyz.com) — A longtime Grosse Pointe Park resident has settled a federal civil rights lawsuit against a former neighbor after a KKK flag was displayed facing her home, prompting her family to move away. She’s now working with advocates to strengthen Michigan’s ethnic intimidation law, hoping her experience leads to better protections for residents statewide. 
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Crafternoons @ the Library →
Grosse Pointe Public Library -- Ewald Branch, 15175 E Jefferson Ave, Grosse Pointe Park
1:00 pm
Thursday May 21
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Other local events
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City Chipping →
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Council Budget Workshop →
Grosse Pointe Park, MI Calendar, 15115 E. Jefferson, Grosse Pointe Park
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City Offices Closed - Memorial Day →
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In Cold Mug Book Discussion Group →
Atwater in the Park, 1175 Lakepointe St, Grosse Pointe Park
7:00 pm -
Senior Clap Out at Elementary Schools
Grosse Pointe School District, 389 St. Clair, Grosse Pointe
8:30 am -
CMSC presents Schubert & Waghalter →
Scarab Club, 217 Farnsworth, Detroit
7:00 pm -
Grosse Pointe Theatre presents Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella June 5-21, at the Schaap Center →
15001 E Jefferson Ave, Grosse Pointe Park
7:30 pm -
Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella →
Schaap Center for the Arts, 15001 E Jefferson Ave, Grosse Pointe Park
11:30 am
Monday May 18
Thursday May 21
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🗓 Events Nearby
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In Her Garden - Honoring Marion Alger →
The War Memorial, 32 Lake Shore Dr, Grosse Pointe Farms
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Bloom and Blend: A Stepmother's Day Celebration Gathering →
The Beaute Loft – Artisanal Beauty Tech Studio | Soap, Skincare & Workshops, 20957 Mack Ave, Grosse Pointe
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Rhythm & Release An Open Air Lakeside Vinyasa + Yin Experience →
The War Memorial, 32 Lake Shore Dr, Grosse Pointe Farms
6:00 pm -
DLSC JV Baseball @ Grosse Pointe North →
Grosse Pointe North High School, 707 Vernier Rd, Grosse Pointe Woods
4:00 pm
Sunday May 17
Monday May 18
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Corewell Health posted a job opening for Supply Chain Clerk in Grosse Pointe. Apply here.
- Snipes posted a job opening for Stock Personnel in Harper Woods. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Grosse Pointe Park here.
🗞 Nearby News
Grosse Pointe
- Eisenhower's school record leads Husky-Shorian Invite field; U-D Jesuit, Bloomfield Hils, Romeo follow suit in deep field (macombdaily.com)
Harper Woods
- Saline OL remains committed to Michigan despite staff turnover: ‘Feels good to know I'm a priority' (mlive.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: He missed his ewe turn. (Thank you Clayton M. for sending it in!)
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