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In today's newsletter:
- When will this acclaimed Ukrainian immigration exhibit reach Grosse Pointe?
Also on today's calendar: Purdon Studio Theatre Stop Kiss and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: Partly sunny and warmer, with a high of 80 and low of 64 degrees.
- Tuesday: Cloudy and warm with a shower, temps: high: 84, low: 61.
- Wednesday: Cooler with clouds and sun, with a high of 66 and low of 51 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Ukrainian American Museum unveils new exhibit (theoaklandpress.com) — A new Ukrainian immigration exhibit in Hamtramck is slated to travel to Grosse Pointe, giving local residents a chance to explore stories, artifacts, and oral histories from Ukrainian Americans across metro Detroit. Funded in part by a state America250MI grant, the free exhibit highlights five waves of immigration and may resonate with anyone whose family journeyed to southeast Michigan.
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📸 Around Grosse Pointe
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Grosse Pointe
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★ Featured events ★
- Purdon Studio Theatre Stop Kiss →
Grosse Pointe Theatre at GP Congregational Chruch, 240 Chalfonte, Grosse Pointe Farms,
7:30 pm
Saturday October 17
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Other local events
- The GUD Band →
Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval St, Grosse Pointe Farms
6:30 pm - Alexander Zonjic →
Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval St, Grosse Pointe Farms
6:00 pm - Pétanque in the Woods →
Ghesquiere Park, 19955 Mack Ave., Grosse Pointe Woods - Free Trunk or Treat →
St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, 375 Lothrop Rd, Grosse Pointe Farms
2:30 pm - Third Annual Grosse Pointe Witches Ride →
High Pointe Burger Jointe, 369 Fisher Road, Grosse Pointe
3:00 pm - Alexander Zonjic →
Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval St, Grosse Pointe Farms
6:30 pm - The GUD Band →
Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval St, Grosse Pointe Farms
6:30 pm - Lady Champagne →
Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval St, Grosse Pointe Farms
6:00 pm - Une Part Manquante →
Grosse Pointe Public Library-Woods Branch, 20680 Mack Ave., Grosse Pointe Woods
1:30 pm - Lady Champagne →
Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval St, Grosse Pointe Farms
6:30 pm
Wednesday October 14
Thursday October 15
Saturday October 17
Wednesday October 21
Thursday October 22
Saturday October 24
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Grosse Pointe South vs Warren Mott →
Grosse Pointe Park MI - Sue Abbott Lecture: Where Structure Meets Stem with Laura Daluga, AIFD →
Grosse Pointe War Memorial, 32 Lake Shore Rd, Grosse Pointe Farms
7:00 pm - Sue Abbott Lecture – Where Structure Meets Stem →
Alger Center Community Room at the War Memorial, 32 Lake Shore Road, Grosse Pointe Farms
7:00 pm
Tuesday October 13
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Dollar General posted a job opening for Dollar General Store Associate in Grosse Pointe. Apply here.
- Taher, Inc. posted a job opening for K-12 Food Service Aide ( Sub ) in Grosse Pointe. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Grosse Pointe here.
🗞 Nearby News
Grosse Pointe Farms
- Criteo (NASDAQ:CRTO) versus Saga Communications (NASDAQ:SGA) Financial Review (defenseworld.net)
Grosse Pointe Woods
- Little Ghost will open another location in metro Detroit (bnd.com)
- Prep football scoreboard for Week 7 of the 2026 season (theoaklandpress.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: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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