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Good morning Grosse Pointe! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How you can help replace stolen adaptive bikes in Grosse Pointe
- How a former Grosse Pointer became a global auto industry leader
- Grosse Pointe attorney tapped for powerful Wayne County judgeship
Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 65 degrees.
- Saturday: A shower and thunderstorm, temps: high: 78, low: 60.
- Sunday: Partly sunny with a shower, with a high of 78 and low of 55 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. After theft, Arc seeks help through GoFundMe (grossepointenews.com) — A theft of four specialized bikes has left The Arc of Grosse Pointe/Harper Woods scrambling to replace vital equipment used by local children and adults with disabilities. The nonprofit has launched a $10,000 GoFundMe to buy new adaptive bikes and improve storage security. Residents are encouraged to donate online to help restore this source of independence and joy. 
2. Former Pointer wins international leadership award (grossepointenews.com) — A Grosse Pointe South graduate who once wrote for The Tower has risen to become Nissan's vice president of international communications and a global leadership award winner, yet still returns regularly to visit family in the Park and Farms. She credits her Grosse Pointe schooling and community ties for shaping her journalism roots, mentoring focus, and enduring sense of home.
3. Whitmer makes three appointments to the bench (legalnews.com) — A Grosse Pointe resident, attorney Robbie Gaines Jr., has been appointed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to the Wayne County 3rd Circuit Court, with his term starting September 14, 2026. His selection puts a local voice on a powerful county bench that handles major civil and criminal cases affecting Grosse Pointe and surrounding communities.
4. Corewell registered nurses ratify 1st contract with 15% pay increases (freep.com subscription) — Registered nurses at Corewell Health East, including those at the Grosse Pointe hospital, have ratified their first union contract, securing a 15% raise over three years and a one-time lump-sum payment. The deal also creates a safe staffing committee and adds PPO insurance options, changes that could affect care and working conditions for Grosse Pointe patients and nurses alike.
📸 Around Grosse Pointe
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Grosse Pointe
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★ Featured events ★
- Not 2 Nite: Grosse Pointe South Class of 86' Reunion →
Grosse Pointe Yacht Club, 788 Lake Shore Rd, Grosse Pointe Shores
6:00 pm
Saturday August 22
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📣 Grosse Pointe Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Park Farmers Market →
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9:00 am - After 6 on Kercheval →
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6:00 pm - Grosse Pointe South Boys JV Soccer @ Lakeview →
Lakeview High School, 21100 E 11 Mile Rd, St Clair Shores
5:30 pm - In Cold Mug Book Discussion Group →
Atwater in the Park, 1175 Lakepointe St, Grosse Pointe Park
7:00 pm - Chelsea JV Football @ Harper Woods →
Harper Woods High School, 20225 Beaconsfield St, Harper Woods
6:00 pm - Picnic & Play by the Lake — The War Memorial →
The War Memorial, 32 Lake Shore Dr, Grosse Pointe Farms
10:30 am - Picnic & Play by the Lake →
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 - City Offices Closed - Summer Hours →
Grosse Pointe Park, MI Calendar Grosse Pointe, MI 48230 - GPPL Friends $5 Bag Sale →
Grosse Pointe Public Library - Woods Branch, 20680 Mack Ave, Grosse Pointe Woods
9:30 am - The GUD Band →
Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval Ave, Grosse Pointe Farms
6:30 pm
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Wednesday September 2
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Grosse Pointe Gathering Sept. 16 —Chris Morrisroe Read on Patch
- Take control of your energy use with our updated energy management tools.
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- Corewell Health posted a job opening for Material Coordinator in Grosse Pointe. Apply here.
- American Logistics Authority posted a job opening for Transportation Support Coordinator Remote 8651195 per week in Warren. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Grosse Pointe here.
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: A sponge (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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