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🌱 Redford Thurston at Melvindale and 10 more events
Coming up: Access Medical Center with Meridian Women's Health on the Melvindale Patch calendar

Good day Melvindale! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Redford Thurston at Melvindale
Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Sunny, with a high of 67 and low of 51 degrees.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 76, low: 51.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and beautiful, with a high of 70 and low of 44 degrees.
📸 Around Melvindale
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Melvindale
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★ Featured events ★
- Redford Thurston at Melvindale →
Melvindale High School, Melvindale
6:00 pm
Friday October 9
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📣 Melvindale Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Access Medical Center with Meridian Women's Health →
Access Medical Center with Meridian Womens Health, 6450 Maple Street, Dearborn
10:00 am - Partners for Life Community Blood Drive →
Dearborn Area Board of Realtors, 2350 Monroe Street, Dearborn
10:00 am - Tuesday Afternoon Connection Group →
143 & Company, 3553 Fort Street, Wyandotte
12:00 pm - Downriver Fanfare 2026
Crestwood High School, 540 Eureka Rd, Wyandotte
4:00 pm - Community Youth Support Group →
The Guidance Center, 26300 Outer Drive, Lincoln Park
5:00 pm - Bond meeting at Lindbergh
Charles A. Lindbergh Elementary School, 500 N Waverly St, Dearbo
5:30 pm - AHS Marching Band Downriver Fanfare - Wyandotte
Southgate Community Schools Southgate, MI 48195
6:30 pm - Between the Covers Book Group →
Allen Park Public Library, 8100 Allen Road, Allen Park
7:00 pm - Under 5 Storytime →
Allen Park Public Library, 8100 Allen Road, Allen Park
10:30 am - Girls Volleyball (Lowrey @ Bryant)
Bryant Middle School, 460 N Vernon St, Dearborn
4:00 pm - Bond meeting at Whitmore Bolles
Whitmore-Bolles Elementary, 21501 Whitmore St, Dearborn
6:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Bowlero Corporation posted a job opening for Porter in Allen Park. Apply here.
- Burlington Stores posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Stocking Associate - Part Time in Allen Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Melvindale here.
🗞 Nearby News
Allen Park
- Column: U.S. avoids taking a stand on Taiwan. And that's dangerous (thenewsherald.com)
- Book review: Stories collection lacks spirit of Halloween (theoaklandpress.com)
- Detroit News endorsements for the Michigan Senate from Wayne County (newsbreak.com)
Lincoln Park
- Michigan city shrouds Flock cameras; council cites 'constitutional' concerns (themorningsun.com)
Dearborn
- SAP ABAP Consultant - Stefanini - Dearborn, MI, US (dice.com)
- Detroit-area entrepreneur turns her van into a rolling jewelry store called Divine Crystal (wxyz.com)
Ok Melvindale! 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 Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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