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Hello again Rochester! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- See when top college golfers tee off in Rochester this week
- What Rochester parents should know about new e-bike rules at schools
- How a Rochester Hills manufacturer is inspiring the next wave of talent
Also on today's calendar: Rummage Sale - St. Paul's United Methodist Church and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 62 and low of 39 degrees.
- Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 66, low: 51.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 70 and low of 48 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Oakland Looks to Continue Success at Tom Tontimonia Invitational (goldengrizzlies.com) — Rochester will host the Tom Tontimonia Invitational this Monday and Tuesday, with Oakland University's men's golf team chasing another strong finish against Horizon League rivals. Tee times start with 9 a.m. shotgun starts both days, giving local fans a chance to follow live scoring and watch a traditionally successful Oakland squad compete close to home.
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• As e-bike ridership grows, so do serious injuries for youth (theoaklandpress.com) — Rochester residents may notice new rules as Rochester Community Schools have banned riding e-bikes and e-scooters on school campuses, requiring students to walk them on property. The broader report details rising youth injuries, Michigan's evolving e-bike laws, and how nearby communities are tightening regulations, offering parents practical safety and helmet guidance to protect local kids.
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• Oakland County Manufacturing Day brings students to local manufacturers (theoaklandpress.com) — Rochester-area high schoolers, including students from Rochester Adams and O-Tech, joined more than 1,200 teens countywide touring local manufacturers for Oakland County Manufacturing Day. Their visit to Hi-Tech Mold and Engineering in Rochester Hills offered hands-on exposure to advanced machinery, potential internships, and skilled-trades careers that could shape future job opportunities close to home.
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📸 Around Rochester
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Rochester
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★ Featured events ★
- Rummage Sale - St. Paul's United Methodist Church →
620 Romeo St. Rochester, MI 48307,
9:00 am
Friday October 9
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Other local events
- Planning Commission Meeting →
Council Chambers, Rochester
7:00 pm - Flashlight Tours at Meadow Brook Hall →
Meadow Brook Hall, 350 Estate Dr, Rochester
7:00 pm - 1MC Entrepreneur Coffee Meet Up →
OU INC SmartZone Business Accelerator, 419 Golf View Lane, Rochester
8:30 am - Dinner & a Movie - Death Becomes Her (1992) →
Meadow Brook Hall, 350 Estate Dr, Rochester
6:00 pm - Rochester Ghost Tour - October 2026 →
331 South Main Street, Rochester - Museum Public Drop-In Hours and Tours →
Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, 1005 Van Hoosen Rd, Rochester Hills
12:00 pm - Stone Wall Pumpkin Festival →
Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, 1005 Van Hoosen Rd, Rochester Hills
10:00 am - Rochester Community Chorus Begins Rehearsals October 12, 2026, 7 p.m. →
Beacon Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 4230 Livernois Rd, Troy
7:00 pm - Flashlight Tour at Meadow Brook Hall →
Meadow Brook Hall, 350 Estate Dr, Rochester
7:00 pm - Dinner & a Movie - The Maltese Falcon (1941) →
Meadow Brook Hall, 350 Estate Dr, Rochester
6:00 pm - History Bites Series →
Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, 1005 Van Hoosen Rd, Rochester Hills
6:30 pm
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
Thursday October 8
Friday October 9
Saturday October 10
Monday October 12
Tuesday October 13
Wednesday October 14
Thursday October 15
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Disabledperson, Inc posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate at Walmart in Rochester Hills, Michigan in Rochester. Apply here.
- Carter's, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager in Rochester. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rochester here.
🗞 Nearby News
Rochester Hills
- With OAA White title at stake, Stoney Creek runs past Rochester, 41-14 (theoaklandpress.com)
- Oakland County community events Oct. 4 and beyond (theoaklandpress.com)
Auburn Hills
- Free Reflective Address Signs Available for Auburn Hills Residents (oaklandcounty115.com)
- Woman, 38, arrested after utility pole fire in Sterling Heights, police say (cbsnews.com)
- Head to Head Review: BorgWarner (NYSE:BWA) vs. XPEL (NASDAQ:XPEL) (defenseworld.net)
Troy
- 2 people charged in series of package thefts at Troy apartment complex (cbsnews.com)
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: "The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ?" — Footsteps (Thank you Patty G. for sending it in!)
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