🌱 Patch AM: Heading to the State Fair in Novi this weekend? Here’s the scoop.

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In today's newsletter:

• Heading to the State Fair in Novi this weekend? Here's the scoop.
• How did Thursday's severe storms impact the Michigan State Fair in Novi?

Also on today's calendar: High Holidays Unboxed! and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Increasing amounts of sun, with a high of 79 and low of 58 degrees.
• Sunday: Partial sunshine, temps: high: 80, low: 58.
• Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• PHOTOS: 2026 Michigan State Fair at Vibe Credit Union Showplace (Novi, MI) (americajr.com) — The Michigan State Fair is underway right now at the Vibe Credit Union Showplace in Novi, running through Labor Day and showcasing Michigan's farming heritage, business entrepreneurship, and family fun. If you're staying close to home this weekend, you can still catch rides, exhibits, and entertainment without leaving Novi.
   

• Severe storms leave almost 280,000 without power Thursday night (detroitnews.com) — Severe storms this week knocked out power for hundreds of thousands across southeast Michigan and briefly disrupted the Michigan State Fair at Novi's Suburban Collection Showplace, sending fairgoers to shelter indoors. Crews from DTE and Consumers are steadily restoring electricity, with most customers expected to be back online by the end of the weekend as officials continue assessing damage and confirming tornado activity.
   

📸 Around Novi

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Novi

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★ Featured events ★

Friday September 18
• Novi Varsity Football @ Northville →
  Northville High School, 45700 Six Mile Rd, Northville
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Sunday September 6
• High Holidays Unboxed! →
  Chabad of Novi, 40550 Grand River Ave, Novi
  12:00 pm
Monday September 7
• Mystery Movie Monday At Select Michigan Emagine Theaters →
  Emagine Novi, 44425 W 12 Mile Rd, Novi
  7:00 pm
Wednesday September 9
• Emagine For Everyone: Dementia Friendly Screenings At Select Michigan Theaters →
  Emagine Novi, 44425 W 12 Mile Rd, Novi
  9:00 am
Monday September 14
• Kenny Goldman Basketball League Fall 2026 →
  The J, 6600 W Maple Rd
  12:00 pm
Saturday September 19
• UFC331: VAN vs. PANTOJA 2 At Select Michigan Theaters →
  Emagine Novi, 44425 W 12 Mile Rd, Novi
  9:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Sunday September 6
• Open Mic at Stingers Wixom →
  Stingers, 49110 Grand River Ave, Wixom
  7:00 pm
Monday September 7
• City Offices Closed
  City of Northville 215 W Main St, Northville, MI 48167
Tuesday September 8
• Youth Network
  City of Northville Community Center
  8:00 am
• Preschool Storytime
  Wixom Public Library 49015 Pontiac Trail, Wixom, MI, 48393, US
  10:30 am
• TechXpert Computer Help by Appointment
  Northville District Library NDL , 212 West Cady St, Northville
  11:00 am
• Book-A-Librarian
  Wixom Public Library 49015 Pontiac Trail, Wixom, MI, 48393, US
  2:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Re home my cats.
  I have to move and can't take my cats. They are male brothers who love each other and have been together. neutered and super super sweet and loving… (Nextdoor Novi Near Haggerty)

• Advantage Solutions posted a job opening for Retail Merchandiser in Novi. Apply here.
• Nordstrom posted a job opening for Retail Sales - Shoes - Twelve Oaks Mall in Novi. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Novi here.

🗞 Nearby News

Wixom

• West End Commons brings community together in downtown Wixom (metromodemedia.com)

Walled Lake

• Book Pet Care Services in Walled Lake, MI with Marissa E. from $5/hr (care.com)
• Nationally ranked GVSU football scores 56 unanswered in 2026 home-opening win (mlive.com)
• Things to do in Metro Detroit Sept. 4 and beyond (theoaklandpress.com)

Farmington Hills

• Data Engineer - Logging-In - Dallas, TX, US (dice.com)
• City of Farmington Hills Joins Southeast Michigan Urban Deer Coalition Survey Efforts (fhgov.com)

Ok Novi! 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: Times Square (Thank you Jean K. for sending it in!)
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