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π± Why Rochester Hills just became a top U.S. city for biking.
And check out Indigo Girls on the Rochester Hills Patch calendar

Greetings Rochester Hills! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️
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In today's newsletter:
- Why Rochester Hills just became a top U.S. city for biking.
Also on today's calendar: The Rochester Symphony Orchestra Presents "Latin Hearts, European Souls" and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: A gusty t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 80 and low of 65 degrees.
- Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 73, low: 62.
- Thursday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 75 and low of 58 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• These Are the Most Bike-friendly Cities in the U.S.—and 3 Destinations Earned Perfect Scores (travelandleisure.com) — Rochester Hills just ranked No. 2 among medium-sized U.S. cities for bike-friendliness, earning an impressive score of 80 in PeopleForBikes' latest national ratings. The study highlights how easily residents can reach everyday destinations by bike using connected, low-stress routes, putting the city in elite company for safe, accessible cycling infrastructure.
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📸 Around Rochester Hills
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Rochester Hills
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★ Featured events ★
- Indigo Girls →
Meadow Brook Amphitheatre, 3554 Walton Blvd., Rochester Hills
7:00 pm
Thursday September 17
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Other local events
- Toddler Classes - Little Eagles
Eagle Creek Academy, 3739 Kern Road, Lake Orion
9:30 am - Cozy Autumn Bowls: Comforting Soups with a Warm Veggie Salad →
First Congregational Church Fellowship Hall Kitchen, 1315 North Pine Street, Rochester
6:30 pm - The Cheese Experience: Taste, Pair, Discover- Oakland Community College Course →
Oakland Community College- Auburn Hills Campus, 601 N. Squirrel Rd., Auburn Hills
7:00 pm - USPBL Fall Music Classic →
UWM Field, 7171 Auburn Road, Utica - Museum Public Open Hours & Tours →
Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, 1005 Van Hoosen Rd., Rochester Hills
12:00 pm - RARA Fall Mom to Mom Sale
Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce, 500 E. 2nd St., Rochester
9:30 am - Museum Public Open Hours & Tours →
Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, 1005 Van Hoosen Rd., Rochester Hills
12:00 pm - Mental Balance & Wellness Practice: Crystal Sound Bath in the Salt Cave with Anna Gutierrez →
Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce, 131 W. Auburn Road, Rochester Hills
3:00 pm - St. Mother Teresa Memorial Golf Outing →
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8:00 am - The Rochester Symphony Orchestra Presents "Latin Hearts, European Souls" →
St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 620 Romeo Rd, Rochester, MI, 48307
8:00 pm - Scare Away Hunger →
Rochester Municipal Park, 400 6th St, Rochester
9:00 am
Wednesday September 16
Thursday September 17
Friday September 18
Saturday September 19
Sunday September 20
Friday October 2
Sunday October 4
📣 Rochester Hills Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Make sure calculate what your BMI Body Mass Index, is ask yourself if you exercise regularly, keep carbs intake low, sleep more than 7 hours, and Handle stress well
If not you are placing yourself in a high risk for Heart disease so kindly start walking at least 40 minutes 2-3 times a week, cut your carbs to 60… (Nextdoor Pine Trace Village) - Does anyone know a good handyman or carpenter who can fix rotten wood trim outside a house?
Looking for someone reliable and affordable to handle this repair. (Nextdoor Heatherwood Village)
- Walmart posted a job opening for Online Order Filling Team Supervisor in Rochester. Apply here.
- TradeJobsWorkforce posted a job opening for USPS Mail Sorter in Rochester. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rochester Hills here.
🗞 Nearby News
Rochester
- Sanders Has Faced Tough Times, But Bumpy Cake Remains Iconic (enjoyer.com)
- Golden Grizzlies Prep for Michigan State on Tuesday (goldengrizzlies.com)
Auburn Hills
- Auburn Hills man arrested in connection to Pontiac youth football game shooting (fox2detroit.com)
- Ann Arbor-area football Monday rewind: A look back and a look ahead (mlive.com)
Royal Oak
- Video Shows Dramatic MI Hiker Rescue On Isle Royale (patch.com)
Ok Rochester Hills! 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: Coin (Thank you John W. for sending it in!)
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