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🌱 Patch AM: Want five Ultimate Admission passes to Novi’s Michigan State Fair?
Be sure to catch Novi Taco Fest on the Novi Patch calendar

Hello Novi! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Want five Ultimate Admission passes to Novi's Michigan State Fair?
- How safe are the animals at Novi's upcoming Michigan State Fair?
Also on today's calendar: Novi Varsity Football @ Northville.
Today's riddle: How fast is milk when you pour it? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: Breezy in the a.m.; sunshine, with a high of 75 and low of 54 degrees.
- Tuesday: Partly sunny and nice, temps: high: 79, low: 58.
- Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 81 and low of 63 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Michigan State Fair Ticket Giveaway: Win a Family 4-Pack from LittleGuide Detroit & Vibe Credit Union (littleguidedetroit.com) — The Michigan State Fair returns to Novi's Vibe Credit Union Showplace September 3–7, bringing carnival rides, farm animals, racing pigs, monster trucks, and a demolition derby to Grand River Avenue. Novi families can also enter a LittleGuide Detroit and Vibe Credit Union giveaway for five Ultimate Admission passes, which include unlimited rides and special shows.
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• Michigan State Fair stepping up livestock precautions after swine flu case (wkar.org) — Livestock leaders are tightening biosecurity at the Michigan State Fair, which will be held Labor Day weekend at Novi's Vibe Credit Union Showplace. With on-site veterinarians, isolation areas, constant monitoring, and strict hygiene rules, organizers aim to protect animals and visitors after a swine flu case at the Kent County Fair while still welcoming families to learn about agriculture.
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📸 Around Novi
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Novi
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★ Featured events ★
- Novi Taco Fest →
Fountain Walk, 44175 W 12 Mile Rd, Novi
5:00 pm
Friday August 28
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Other local events
- Novi Varsity Football @ Northville →
Northville High School, 45700 Six Mile Rd, Northville
7:00 pm
Friday September 18
📣 Novi Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Financial Peace Seminar with Ed Harris
Northville Chamber of Commerce New Hope Center for Grief Support, 133 W. Main Street, Suite 160, Northville, MI 48167
6:00 pm - Library Board Meeting
Wixom Public Library 49015 Pontiac Trail, Wixom, MI, 48393, US
7:00 pm - TechXpert Computer Help by Appointment
Northville District Library NDL , 212 West Cady St, Northville
7:00 pm - Downtown Development Authority
City of Northville City Hall - lower level meeting room
8:30 am - Ribbon Cutting at Vision, Learning, & Performance Specialists
Northville Chamber of Commerce 117 N Wing St Suite 200 Northville, MI 48167
12:00 pm - Book-A-Librarian
Wixom Public Library 49015 Pontiac Trail, Wixom, MI, 48393, US
2:00 pm - Virtual Author Talk with Beronda Montgomery
Northville District Library ONLINE EVENT , 212 West Cady St, Nort
2:00 pm - Board of Education Meeting →
Northville Public Schools Old Village School, 405 W. Main St., Northville
6:30 pm - Between the Lines
Wixom Public Library 49015 Pontiac Trail, Wixom, MI, 48393, US
2:00 pm - Hillside Open House
Hillside Middle School Northville, MI 48167
5:00 pm
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I CANT COMPETE!
Like Bedazzle, I'm trying get my steps in. She says she'll have 100,000 in by noon! (Nextdoor Orchard Ridge Estates) - Car parts cost
Recently got a 2015 suv and I suspect a wheel bearing is bad. It's been dealer mainline in the family. I like to tinker so I thought I do it myself… (Nextdoor Carriage Hill)
- Hallmark Cards, Inc. posted a job opening for Hallmark Merchandiser (Part Time) Novi, MI 48377 in Novi. Apply here.
- The Bonefish Grill posted a job opening for Line Cook in Novi. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Novi here.
🗞 Nearby News
Walled Lake
- Senior QB David Krall, WL Western focused on climbing back to LVC summit (theoaklandpress.com)
Farmington Hills
- Mercy, Marian headline Oakland County's top 10 volleyball teams entering 2026 (theoaklandpress.com)
- Infiniti borrowed NASA's seat research for the QX60, but the cupholders are the real engineering win (howtogeek.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: It's "Pasturized" before you know it! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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