🌱 How you can help a Madison Heights family rebuild after devastating fire

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In today's newsletter:

• How you can help a Madison Heights family rebuild after devastating fire

Today's riddle: What happened to the pregnant cat that ate yarn? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 83 and low of 69 degrees.
• Wednesday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 80, low: 64.
• Thursday: Periods of sun; less humid, with a high of 79 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• GoFundMe Raising Money for Family Struggling After Fire (oaklandcounty115.com) — A Madison Heights father and his two daughters are seeking community help after a storm-related fire destroyed their garage, belongings, and many sentimental items, leaving them displaced and struggling. A GoFundMe is raising money for clothing, tools, living expenses, and replacements for the girls' toys, while the family also welcomes donated tools, clothing, and job leads.
   

📸 Around Madison Heights

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Madison Heights

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Thursday September 10
• Joint Chamber Lunch Club @the Rind →
  The Rind/Mongers' Provisions, 3125 12 Mile Rd., Berkley
  11:00 am
• Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Century 21 Curran & Oberski →
  Century 21 Curran & Oberski, 28478 Woodward Ave., Royal Oak
  4:00 pm
Friday September 11
• Coffee Connection @Rightsize Facility
  Rightsize Facility, 25925 Telegraph Rd. Ste. 145, Southfield
  8:00 am
• MS Taste of Generosity
  Royal Oak Farmers Market, 316 E. Eleven Mile Road, Royal Oak
  5:30 pm
Saturday September 12
• Farmers Market →
  Royal Oak Farmers Market, 316 E 11 Mile Road, Royal Oak
  7:00 am
Sunday September 13
• Antiques & Collectibles Market →
  Royal Oak Farmers Market, 316 E 11 Mile Road, Royal Oak
  8:00 am
• Hotel Royal Oak - Sunday Summer Concert Series
  Greater Royal Oak Chamber-Commerce, 811 E. 11 Mile Road, Royal Oak
  4:00 pm
Monday September 14
• Regular City Council Meeting →
  Madison Heights, MI Calendar, 300 West 13 Mile Road, Madison Heights
  6:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday September 8
• School Resumes- Full Day
  Addams Elementary Royal Oak, MI 48073
  8:20 am
• Classic Car Cruise In →
  Petey's Pizzeria, 30830 Ryan Rd, Warren
  5:00 pm
• Soccer @ Austin Catholic HS (St. Francis/St. Maximillian Church-fie
  Fitzgerald Public Schools Away Games HS
  5:00 pm
• Meet the Teacher Night
  Hazel Park High School Hazel Park Junior High School, 22770 Highland Ave #1803, Hazel P
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Kelly posted a job opening for Inventory Control Specialist in Royal Oak. Apply here.
• Jack In The Box posted a job opening for Jack in the Box Crew Member in Royal Oak. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Madison Heights here.

🗞 Nearby News

Royal Oak

• Royal Oak tattoo studio forced to cancel appointments after $7K in equipment stolen at Arts, Beats and Eats (clickondetroit.com)
• Expression Abounds at Arts, Beats, & Eats Festival in Royal Oak (oaklandcounty115.com)
• MIHSSCA boys soccer rankings for the week of Sept. 7, 2026 (theoaklandpress.com)

Hazel Park

• Michigan Cyber Academy had 3 multiracial students in 2024-25 school year (seoaklandnews.com)

Ok Madison Heights! 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: She had mittens! (Thank you April M. for sending it in!)
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