Community Corner
π± How you can help a Madison Heights family rebuild after devastating fire
Be sure to catch Joint Chamber Lunch Club @the Rind on the Madison Heights Patch calendar

Greetings Madison Heights! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️
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!)
- 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.
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📸 Around Madison Heights
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Madison Heights
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
- 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 - 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 - Farmers Market →
Royal Oak Farmers Market, 316 E 11 Mile Road, Royal Oak
7:00 am - 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 - Regular City Council Meeting →
Madison Heights, MI Calendar, 300 West 13 Mile Road, Madison Heights
6:30 pm
Thursday September 10
Friday September 11
Saturday September 12
Sunday September 13
Monday September 14
📣 Madison Heights Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- 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
Tuesday September 8
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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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