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π± Patch AM: Which former Rochester High coach is jumping to Wayne State soccer?
Make time for Oakland/Macomb Out of the Darkness Community Walk on the Rochester Patch calendar

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:
- Which former Rochester High coach is jumping to Wayne State soccer?
Also on today's calendar: Oakland/Macomb Out of the Darkness Community Walk and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the longest word in the dictionary? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Couple of thunderstorms, with a high of 75 and low of 57 degrees.
- Sunday: A shower; breezy in the a.m., temps: high: 75, low: 52.
- Monday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 73 and low of 54 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Ameli, Dzebo spearhead Troy Athens' 3-0 result over Northville in HC Kirk Hodges' debut at alma mater (theoaklandpress.com) — Troy Athens boys soccer opened its season with a 3-0 home win over Northville, powered by two goals from Costa Ameli and three assists from Marko Dzebo. The story also notes former Rochester High coach Doug Steinard is moving on to assist Wayne State's women's program, a change Rochester soccer followers may want to track.
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📸 Around Rochester
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Rochester
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★ Featured events ★
- Oakland/Macomb Out of the Darkness Community Walk →
Stony Creek Metropark, 4300 Main Park Dr,
9:00 am
Saturday September 12
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Other local events
- USPBL at UWM Field Budweiser 150 Anniversary Party →
Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce 71 Walnut Blvd #110, Rochester, MI 48307
7:05 pm - Reserved →
Rochester Calendar Rochester, MI 48307
7:00 am - St. Johns Lutheran Church Family Praise in the Park →
City of Rochester - Events Municipal Park - Rochester MI 48307
8:00 am - Yoga in the Garden →
Meadow Brook Hall, 350 Estate Dr, Rochester
9:00 am - REEL Social Club At Emagine Rochester Hills →
Emagine Rochester Hills, 200 Barclay Cir, Rochester Hills
6:30 pm - Christmas Carol Kid Auditions →
Meadow Brook Theatre, 378 Meadow Brook Rd, Rochester
10:00 am - 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 - Art in the Elements →
Meadow Brook Hall, 350 Estate Dr, Rochester
10:00 am - Art in the Elements Premiere Evening & Tour →
Meadow Brook Hall, 350 Estate Dr, Rochester
6:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- OU's Lowry Center partners with Oakland Schools to offer Great Start Readiness Program —Sean Delaney Read on Patch
- Oakland University posted a job opening for STEM Summer Camp Counselor in Rochester. Apply here.
- Molly Maid posted a job opening for Residential House Cleaning Professional in Rochester. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rochester here.
🗞 Nearby News
Rochester Hills
- Ribbon Cutting Celebrating Rochester Hills Family Dental Group (businessdailynetwork.com)
- Meadow Brook Theatre to celebrate 60 years with red-carpet reception (theoaklandpress.com)
- South Carolina to Open 2028 Democratic Primaries; Michigan Goes Fifth (arabamericannews.com)
Auburn Hills
- Amazon delivery drones take flight in Metro Detroit, are they a nuisance to neighborhoods? (fox2detroit.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: Smiles, because it has a mile between "s". (Thank you Sharon M. for sending it in!)
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