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Spotted on the Rochester calendar: Oakland/Macomb Out of the Darkness Community Walk

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Hey there, Rochester! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Rochester families can claim free full-day pre-K at OU's Lowry Center
  • How will Rochester's new downtown social drinking zone actually work?
  • Which Rochester-connected coach is shaping Wayne State's first women's team?

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

Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A passing morning shower, with a high of 80 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 80, low: 60.
  • Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 81 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• OU's Lowry Center partners with Oakland Schools to offer Great Start Readiness Program (oakland.edu) — Rochester families with four-year-olds will soon have another no-cost pre-K option as Oakland University's Lowry Center in Pawley Hall adds a Great Start Readiness Program classroom for the 2026-27 school year. Serving up to 20 children with full-day sessions and optional care, the program is open to Michigan residents, prioritizes families with higher needs, and doubles as a training site for OU education students.
   

• Mixed reactions as Rochester approves downtown social district (clickondetroit.com) — Rochester has approved a new downtown "social district" that will let adults carry alcoholic drinks in designated outdoor areas while they stroll, shop, and attend events. Local business leaders hope it boosts foot traffic before the holiday season, while some residents welcome the economic benefits but raise concerns about monitoring drinking and safety as the plan awaits state review and bar participation.
   

• After five seasons at Rochester High, Doug Steinard ready to help Wayne State women's soccer program set sail (theoaklandpress.com) — A former Rochester High and Rochester Christian University soccer standout, Doug Steinard is now helping launch Wayne State's first women's soccer program, bringing heavy Oakland County and Rochester ties onto the roster. Several of his former Rochester-area players, including standout goalkeeper Alice Max, are joining him as the new team prepares for its season opener later this month.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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Ok Rochester! 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: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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