🌱 Patch AM: How a Rochester teen led Team USA to an international title

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In today's newsletter:

• How a Rochester teen led Team USA to an international title

Also on today's calendar: Oakland/Macomb Out of the Darkness Community Walk and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 81 and low of 58 degrees.
• Friday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 81, low: 63.
• Saturday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 79 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Rochester native Aiden Kelly key to Team USA winning U-17 Four Nations Tournament (theoaklandpress.com) — Rochester's own Aiden Kelly just helped Team USA's U-17 squad go undefeated and win the Four Nations Tournament in the Czech Republic, starring in multiple clutch moments. The 6-foot center, recently drafted by the OHL's Brantford Bulldogs, continues rising after a standout season with Detroit Little Caesars 15U.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Rochester

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 12
• Oakland/Macomb Out of the Darkness Community Walk →
  Stony Creek Metropark, 4300 Main Park Dr,
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Thursday August 20
• USPBL at UWM Field Billy Joel Night →
  Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce 71 Walnut Blvd #110, Rochester, MI 48307
  7:05 pm
Friday August 21
• Public Drop-In Hours & Tours at the Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm →
  Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm 1005 Van Hoosen Rd Rochester Hills 48306
  12:00 pm
• Reserved →
  Rochester Calendar Rochester, MI 48307
  3:00 pm
• Poetry In The Park →
  Rochester Municipal Park, 400 6th St, Rochester
  6:00 pm
Sunday August 23
• Yoga in the Garden →
  Meadow Brook Hall, 350 Estate Dr, Rochester
  9:00 am
Wednesday August 26
• REEL Social Club At Emagine Rochester Hills →
  Emagine Rochester Hills, 200 Barclay Cir, Rochester Hills
  6:30 pm
Saturday August 29
• Christmas Carol Kid Auditions →
  Meadow Brook Theatre, 378 Meadow Brook Rd, Rochester
  10:00 am
Wednesday September 2
• Art in the Elements →
  Meadow Brook Hall, 350 Estate Dr, Rochester
  10:00 am
• Troy Newcomers Kick Off →
  First United Methodist Church, 6363 Livernois Rd, Troy
  5:30 pm
• Art in the Elements Premiere Night & Tour →
  Meadow Brook Hall, 350 Estate Dr, Rochester
  6:00 pm
Thursday September 3
• Art in the Elements →
  Meadow Brook Hall, 350 Estate Dr, Rochester
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

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🗞 Nearby News

Rochester Hills

• Football preview: 2026 Flint Metro, KLAA, MAC, CSC, MIAC, Independent team capsules (theoaklandpress.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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