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π± Patch AM: What Grosse Pointe doctors say is actually going around this week
Also, don't miss Grosse Pointe Solemn Vigil for Peace and Justice on the Grosse Pointe Patch calendar

Good morning Grosse Pointe! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What Grosse Pointe doctors say is actually going around this week
Also on today's calendar: Alliance Française de Grosse Pointe Season Opener and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 74 and low of 51 degrees.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 75, low: 53.
- Monday: Nice with sunshine, with a high of 74 and low of 52 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• What's Going Around in Metro Detroit: Seasonal allergies, colds, influenza, scooter, e-bike injuries (clickondetroit.com) — Doctors at Corewell Health Beaumont Grosse Pointe Hospital report a rise in general viral illnesses causing muscle aches, nausea, and congestion, even when tests are negative for COVID and flu. Across Metro Detroit, physicians are also seeing more seasonal allergies, respiratory bugs, asthma flare-ups, and some early influenza, and they urge residents to keep up with vaccines, handwashing, and staying home when sick.
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📸 Around Grosse Pointe
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Grosse Pointe
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★ Featured events ★
- Grosse Pointe Solemn Vigil for Peace and Justice →
Corner of Kercheval and St Clair, 17030 Kercheval, Grosse Pointe
7:00 pm
Sunday September 27
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Other local events
- Alliance Française de Grosse Pointe Season Opener →
Pier Park, 350 Lake Shore Road, Grosse Pointe Farms
5:00 pm - The GUD Band →
Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval St, Grosse Pointe Farms
6:30 pm - The French History of Detroit, 1701-1840 →
Grosse Pointe Public Library-Woods Branch, 20680 Mack Ave., Grosse Pointe Woods
7:00 pm - Planet D Nonet →
Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval St, Grosse Pointe Farms
6:00 pm - Grosse Pointe Theatre's Les Misérables →
Schaap Center, 15001 E. Jefferson Ave., Grosse Pointe Park
2:00 pm - Groupe de Conversation October →
Village Grille, 16930 Kercheval Ave., Grosse Pointe Park
6:00 pm - The GUD Band →
Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval St, Grosse Pointe Farms
6:30 pm - Russ Macklem →
Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval St, Grosse Pointe Farms
6:00 pm
Wednesday September 30
Thursday October 1
Sunday October 4
Wednesday October 7
Thursday October 8
📣 Grosse Pointe Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Park Farmers Market →
Grosse Pointe Park, MI Calendar Grosse Pointe, MI 48230
9:00 am - The Man Law - September Session →
20521 Lancaster St, 20521 Lancaster Street, Harper Woods
1:00 pm - Ian Finkelstein →
Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval St, Grosse Pointe Farms
6:30 pm
Saturday September 26
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Corewell Health posted a job opening for Nurse Assistant Med Surg Care Unit 2SE in Grosse Pointe. Apply here.
- Taco Bell posted a job opening for Team Member in Roseville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Grosse Pointe here.
🗞 Nearby News
Grosse Pointe Farms
- Marlene Joy Barr (annarborobserver.com)
Grosse Pointe Woods
- Michigan's Best Private High Schools Ranked for 2026 (wkfr.com)
Harper Woods
- Covenant Community Care brings mobile dental clinics to metro Detroit schools (wxyz.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: David (Thank you Thomas F. for sending it in!)
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