🌱 Patch AM: 8 Arrested After Royal Oak Bar Brawl During Woodward Dream Cruise: Report

Good morning Royal Oak! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Eight arrested after fight erupts at Royal Oak Dream Cruise bar
• How Upton Elementary's student makeup has shifted over the last decade
• How new bag rules at Royal Oak library could affect your visit.

Also on today's calendar: Mushroom Walk and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 86 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: Mostly cloudy with a t-storm, temps: high: 80, low: 60.
• Thursday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 80 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 8 Arrested After Royal Oak Bar Brawl During Woodward Dream Cruise: Report (patch.com) — Royal Oak police arrested eight people after a brawl broke out inside Duggan's Irish Pub on Woodward Avenue during Saturday's Woodward Dream Cruise. A widely shared Facebook video shows multiple people fighting, with several suffering minor injuries, while investigators work to determine potential charges.
   

2. 17 Hispanic students enrolled at Alfred E. Upton Elementary in 2024-25 (seoaklandnews.com) — Alfred E. Upton Elementary, part of Royal Oak Schools, enrolled 17 Hispanic students in 2024–25, unchanged from last year and representing 5.6% of its 301 students. Districtwide, Royal Oak High School has the largest number of Hispanic students, while statewide data show persistent achievement gaps between Hispanic, Black, and white students. The report also tracks a decade of shifting enrollment and demographic trends at Upton.
   

3. Royal Oak library bans large bags and shopping carts after two bed bug infestations (wxyz.com) — Royal Oak Public Library has banned large bags, multiple bags, and shopping carts after two recent bed bug infestations, and staff are urging visitors to help prevent future problems. The change especially affects unhoused patrons, prompting calls for more supportive resources and ideas like screenings, lockers, or storage options to balance safety with access.
   

4. Submit an Event (pridesource.com) — An online form is inviting organizers to submit LGBTQ+ events across Michigan, with Royal Oak listed as one of the selectable host cities. If you're planning advocacy, social, arts, or youth-focused programming here, you can add details like venue, cost, and links for inclusion on a statewide calendar. Submissions are reviewed before appearing publicly, so plan ahead for promotion.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Royal Oak

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday August 20
• Todd Rundgren →
  Royal Oak Music Theatre, 318 W 4th St, Royal Oak
  6:30 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday August 19
• Multi-Chamber Business Expo →
  Greater Royal Oak Chamber-Commerce The Kingsley Bloomfield Hills 39475 Woodward Ave, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
  4:00 pm
• Mahjong Wednesdays at Michigan by the Bottle
  Greater Royal Oak Chamber-Commerce Michigan by the Bottle Royal Oak
  5:30 pm
• Echoes & Expressions (Where Voices Rise & Creativity Flows)
  Greater Royal Oak Chamber-Commerce Hotel Royal Oak 811 E 11 Mile Rd Royal Oak, MI 48067 Home - Hotel Royal Oak
  6:00 pm
Thursday August 20
• Member Appreciation Night at SCS
  Greater Royal Oak Chamber-Commerce Centennial Commons 204 S Troy St Royal Oak, MI 48067 (behind Henry Ford Health)
  5:30 pm
• Summer Concert Series Presented by Henry Ford Health
  Greater Royal Oak Chamber-Commerce Centennial Commons Park 204 S. Troy C.C Park Royal Oak, MI 48067
  5:30 pm
Saturday August 22
• Farmers Market →
  City of Royal Oak - Community Events Royal Oak Farmers Market - 316 E 11 Mile Road Royal Oak MI 48067
  7:00 am
• Mushroom Walk →
  , Royal Oak
  10:00 am
• Big Jay Oakerson →
  Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle, 310 S Troy St, Royal Oak
  7:00 pm
Friday September 4
• Art & Faith Galleria will be Exhibiting at Art Beats & Eats Friday September 4- Monday September 7 →
  Art & Faith Galleria, 433 N Washington Ave, Royal Oak
  9:00 am

📣 Royal Oak Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday August 18
• All Staff Kick-Off
  Berkley School District BHS Performing Arts Center (PAC)
  7:45 am
• Summer Kids Mornings →
  Hazel Park Recreation, 620 W Woodward Hts, Hazel Park
  10:00 am
• Birmingham Open Swim →
  Goldfish Swim School - Birmingham, 2388 Cole St, Birmingham
  12:00 pm
• Pokemon Go at Rosie's Park
  Hazel Park Memorial Library (5th-12th Grade) Hazel Park, MI 48030
  6:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Please share & repost to help reunite this lost cat!
  Kitty was LOST on August 13, 2026 in Royal Oak, MI 48067 near 12 mile & Campbell Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact… (Nextdoor Keller / Lockman)
• HOUSECLEANING — Looking for a reliable and experienced individual house cleaner to come every two weeks to our century home in downtown Royal Oak.
  The house has two adults and two small, sweet, shorthair pets (a dog and a cat). One person will be home during cleaning with the pets, so you can… (Nextdoor Towar Park Subdivision)

• KinderCare Education, LLC posted a job opening for Specialized Pre K Lead Teacher Berkley KinderCare in Berkley. Apply here.
• Canon Business Process Services, Inc. posted a job opening for Hospitality Clerk in Troy. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Royal Oak here.

Ok Royal Oak! 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: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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