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In today's newsletter:

• Rochester gas station sells $1 million winning lottery ticket
• Where to catch peak fall colors on Rochester's Paint Creek Trail

Also on today's calendar: Shakespeare Upon Avon Presents: The Winter's Tale by William Shakespeare and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Do you know what the two sides of a circle are? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 70 and low of 44 degrees.
• Friday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 69, low: 48.
• Saturday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 72 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Oakland County Man Wins $1M On Scratch-Off Ticket (patch.com) — A 62-year-old Oakland County resident is celebrating a $1 million Ruby 7s scratch-off win from a ticket purchased at the Speedway on South Rochester Road in Rochester. Opting for a lump sum of about $693,000, he plans to start college funds for his kids, buy a house, and enjoy some of the remaining money.
   

• Michigan fall colors: Ultimate guide to seeing state's changing leaves (fox2detroit.com) — If you're looking to enjoy fall colors close to home, the Paint Creek Trail running through Rochester and nearby communities is one of the top spots recommended statewide. The guide also highlights peak color timing across Michigan and suggests other scenic hikes and drives if you're up for a longer road trip this fall.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Rochester

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★ Featured events ★

Friday September 25
• Great Dogs in Action Outing - Bear Creek Nature Park →
  Bear Creek Nature Park, 740 West Snell Road, Rochester
  11:00 am

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Other local events

Thursday September 24
• Shakespeare Upon Avon Presents: The Winter's Tale by William Shakespeare →
  800 W Avon Rd, Rochester Hills
  7:30 pm
Friday September 25
• Fungi of Michigan →
  Meadow Brook Hall, 350 Estate Dr, Rochester
  10:00 am
• Museum Public Drop-In Hours and Tours →
  Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, 1005 Van Hoosen Rd, Rochester Hills
  12:00 pm
• Rochester Mills Oktoberfest →
  400 Water Street, Ste. 101, Rochester
  1:00 pm
• Oktoberfest →
  Rochester Mills Beer Company, 400 Water St, Rochester
  5:00 pm
• Shakespeare Upon Avon Presents: The Winter's Tale by William Shakespeare →
  800 W Avon Rd, Rochester Hills
  7:30 pm
Saturday September 26
• Sacred Hearts 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run →
  Rochester MI
• Farmers Market →
  Farmers Market, Rochester
  8:00 am
• Museum Public Drop-In Hours and Tours →
  Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, 1005 Van Hoosen Rd, Rochester Hills
  12:00 pm
• Van Hoosen Farm Cornhole Classic & Cookout →
  Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, 1005 Van Hoosen Rd, Rochester Hills
  3:00 pm
• Shakespeare Upon Avon Presents: The Winter's Tale by William Shakespeare →
  800 W Avon Rd, Rochester Hills
  7:30 pm

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• OU researchers Develop First High-Quality Genome for Caribbean Long-Spined Sea Urchin —Eric Reikowski Read on Patch

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🗞 Nearby News

Rochester Hills

• Emagine Rochester Hills Hosts Special Screening Nights for 'VERITY' this October (week99er.com)
• New Upscale Restaurant Opening In Rochester Hills (patch.com)
• E-motorcyclist seriously injured in crash in Rochester Hills (candgnews.com)

Auburn Hills

• Automotive supplier US Farathane announces Port Huron expansion, promises 115 jobs (sanilacbroadcasting.com)

Royal Oak

• Serious Motorcycle Crash Closes I-696 Near Woodward Avenue In Royal Oak: Police (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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