Community Corner
🌱 How Monroe County entrepreneurs can tap new hands-on business support
Be sure to catch Key Ceremony for Army SGT Wesley Byrd on the Monroe Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- How Monroe County entrepreneurs can tap new hands-on business support
Also on today's calendar: Key Ceremony for Army SGT Wesley Byrd and 11 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Fog in the a.m.; mostly sunny, with a high of 73 and low of 56 degrees.
- Wednesday: A passing afternoon shower, temps: high: 75, low: 62.
- Thursday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 78 and low of 55 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Ann Arbor SPARK Seeks Partners to Support Southeast Michigan Small Businesses (annarborusa.org) — Small business owners and support organizations in Monroe County are eligible for new assistance through Ann Arbor SPARK, which is seeking partners to deliver hands-on help to entrepreneurs across southeast Michigan. Services will range from workshops and one-on-one advising to help with funding, growth, and expansion. Proposals from potential service providers are due by October 9, 2026. 
📸 Around Monroe
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Monroe
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★ Featured events ★
- Key Ceremony for Army SGT Wesley Byrd →
New Life Church, 6023 Summerfield Rd, Petersburg
10:00 am - Key Ceremony for Army SGT Wesley Byrd →
New Life Church, 6023 Summerfield Rd, Petersburg
10:00 am
Saturday October 3
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Other local events
- Storytime for preschool & toddlers
Blue Bush Branch Library, 2881 Nadeau Rd., Monroe
10:30 am - Just the Facts Book Club
Blue Bush Branch Library, 8575 Jackman Rd., Temperance
11:00 am - Monroe - Roundtable September 2026 →
La-Z-Boy Inc, One La-Z-Boy Drive, Monroe
11:30 am - Classic Book Club
Blue Bush Branch Library, 2210 Bluebush Rd., Monroe
6:30 pm - FantaSci Book Club
Blue Bush Branch Library, 3700 S. Custer Rd., Monroe
7:00 pm - FUN!!!!! Newport Activity Puzzle Pack
Blue Bush Branch Library, 8120 N Dixie Hwy., Newport - DROP IN KIDS CRAFT
Frenchtown-Dixie Branch Library, 2881 Nadeau Rd., Monroe - Richard Simmons Aerobics
Blue Bush Branch Library, 8575 Jackman Rd., Temperance
9:00 am - Community Jigsaw Puzzle-Frenchtown-Dixie
Frenchtown-Dixie Branch Library, 2881 Nadeau Rd., Monroe
11:00 am - Michigan's Hidden Heroes: The Conservation of Michigan's Amphibians and Reptiles →
IHM Motherhouse, 610 W. Elm Avenue, Monroe
6:00 pm - Jackson at Monroe →
901 Herr Rd, Monroe
7:00 pm - Monroe RPC NRL22 Match - Monthly COF '26 →
Monroe Rifle and Pistol Club, 1220 Yensch Road, Monroe
10:00 am
Wednesday September 30
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
Sunday October 4
📣 Monroe Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- We have used Duvall Tree Services three different times and have been very happy with the work and the price.
Kenny has returned our calls promptly and the price quoted for work was reasonable. They did a great job taking down three, large trees, grinding the… (Nextdoor Raisinville-Strausburg) - ISO tree service to get an estimate for cutting a tree that is hanging over the road.
Any recommendations or experiences with local companies would be appreciated! (Nextdoor Grand Beach)
- Panera posted a job opening for Restaurant Team Member in Monroe. Apply here.
- Sonic posted a job opening for Team/Crew Member in Monroe. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Monroe here.
🗞 Nearby News
Flat Rock
- Bosch Says the Truck of the Future Isn't Electric—It's Hybrid (autoweek.com)
- Cast your vote for Monroe County Athlete of the Week for Sept. 21-27 (monroenews.com)
Ok Monroe! 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: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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