🌱 Patch AM: Meet the two new voices shaping The Village’s future

Coffee in hand, Grosse Pointe? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Meet the two new voices shaping The Village's future
• Why a Grosse Pointe disability nonprofit urgently needs new bikes

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 61 degrees.
• Friday: Showers around in the p.m., temps: high: 82, low: 66.
• Saturday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 78 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Helm director, SideStreet owner join Main Street board (grossepointenews.com) — Two familiar Grosse Pointe leaders, SideStreet Diner co-owner Meghan Spicer Josefosky and Helm executive director Krista Siddall, have joined the Main Street Grosse Pointe board guiding The Village's future. They'll help shape downtown events, business support, aesthetics, and long-term strategic planning that directly affect how residents shop, dine, and gather.
   

• After theft, Arc seeks help through GoFundMe (grossepointenews.com) — A local nonprofit, the Arc of Grosse Pointe/Harper Woods, is asking residents for help after thieves stole four specialized bikes used by children and adults with disabilities. The group launched a GoFundMe to replace the bikes and improve storage, emphasizing how much these rides meant for independence, joy, and inclusion.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Grosse Pointe

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday August 22
• Not 2 Nite: Grosse Pointe South Class of 86' Reunion →
  Grosse Pointe Yacht Club, 788 Lake Shore Rd, Grosse Pointe Shores
  6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday August 20
• Night Cap feat. Aunt Comet →
  The War Memorial, 32 Lake Shore Dr, Grosse Pointe Farms
  6:00 pm
• Planning Commission Meeting →
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  7:00 pm
Friday August 21
• City Offices Closed - Summer Hours →
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Saturday August 22
• Park Farmers Market →
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  9:00 am
• After 6 on Kercheval →
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  6:00 pm
Monday August 24
• Grosse Pointe South Boys JV Soccer @ Lakeview →
  Lakeview High School, 21100 E 11 Mile Rd, St Clair Shores
  5:30 pm
Tuesday August 25
• In Cold Mug Book Discussion Group →
  Atwater in the Park, 1175 Lakepointe St, Grosse Pointe Park
  7:00 pm
Wednesday August 26
• Chelsea JV Football @ Harper Woods →
  Harper Woods High School, 20225 Beaconsfield St, Harper Woods
  6:00 pm
Thursday August 27
• Picnic & Play by the Lake →
  The War Memorial, 32 Lake Shore Dr, Grosse Pointe Farms
  10:30 am
• Picnic & Play by the Lake — The War Memorial →
  The War Memorial, 32 Lake Shore Dr, Grosse Pointe Farms
  10:30 am
• Family Movie Nights - Rule Breakers
  City of Harper Woods Mary Ellen Stempfle University Center, 19305 Vernier Rd, Harper
  8:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Grosse Pointe Gathering Sept. 16 —Chris Morrisroe Read on Patch

• KBP Brands posted a job opening for KFC Team Member in Harper Woods. Apply here.
• Wayne RESA posted a job opening for School Guidance Counselor');document.write(' in Hamtramck. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Grosse Pointe here.

🗞 Nearby News

Grosse Pointe Park

• Library reps back millage bid (grossepointenews.com)
• Chapaton keeps it clean (grossepointenews.com)
• Last street fair of summer Saturday (grossepointenews.com)

Grosse Pointe Farms

• Meet the member (grossepointenews.com)
• Jacquelyn M. Wilson (grossepointenews.com)
• Grosse Pointe Farms warn about E-motos amid growing safety concerns (audacy.com)

Detroit

• Detroit Teen Charged After Shooting Dad, Stealing Car: Prosecutor (patch.com)

Ok Grosse Pointe! 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: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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