Sunday: Partly sunny, a shower or two, with a high of 74 and low of 54 degrees.
Monday: Mostly sunny and comfortable, temps: high: 75, low: 56.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 60 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 6 Hispanic students enrolled at Churchill Community Education Center in 2024-25 (seoaklandnews.com) — Churchill Community Education Center in the Royal Oak Schools district enrolled six Hispanic students in 2024-25, a drop from the previous year and just 6.7% of its 90-student body. Districtwide, Royal Oak High School has the highest Hispanic enrollment, while Michigan's latest education budget boosts per-pupil funding and maintains free school meals and pre-K support.
• Rochester Approves Downtown Social District for Outdoor Drinking and Shopping (wrif.com) — Rochester has approved a new downtown social district, joining Royal Oak and other nearby cities that already let visitors carry drinks in marked cups while strolling designated areas. The move aims to boost business and follows Michigan laws that made these districts permanent after COVID-era relief, though some residents still worry about alcohol-related safety.
Board of Trustee Work Session → Waterford Township- Township Calendar Waterford Town Hall3rd Floor External Conference Room (3-1)5200 Civic Center Dr.Waterford, MI 48329 - 5200 CIVIC CENTER DR Waterford MI 48329 4:30 pm
Board of Trustees Meeting → Waterford Township- Township Calendar - Township of Waterford - Auditorium 5200 Civic Center Dr Waterford MI 48329 6:00 pm
Tuesday August 25
Ambassador Committee Meeting Greater Royal Oak Chamber-Commerce Virtual 8:00 am
ENTIRE BUILDING - DK/DKG Meet & Greet and Curriculum Night (see not Keller Elementary Royal Oak, MI 48067 5:00 pm
NORTH PLAY GROUND- Kindergarden playdate Northwood Elementary Royal Oak, MI 48073 5:00 pm
Upton - DK/DKG Meet & Greet and Curriculum Night (see notes) Upton Elementary Royal Oak, MI 48073 5:30 pm
Addams Kdg/DK Curriculum Night/Meet and Greet Addams Elementary Royal Oak, MI 48073 5:30 pm
Wednesday August 26
ENTIRE SCHOOL / AUDITORIUM - CURRICULUM NIGHT Royal Oak Middle School Royal Oak, MI 48067 5:00 pm
Board of Education Regular Meeting Hazel Park High School Hazel Park Schools Administration Building, 1620 E Elza Ave #2358 6:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Happy Foster Day! These are my sweet fosters through For The Love Of Cats. Carlos, my handsome tuxedo kitten and my sweet monsters, Ziggy Monster )Grey striped), Fluff… (Nextdoor Royal Oak Beverly Hills)
Kelly Services, Inc. posted a job opening for Custodian 2nd Shift in Royal Oak. Apply here.
Noodles & Company posted a job opening for Restaurant Team Member in Royal Oak. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Royal Oak here.
🗞 Nearby News
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Wellness center unveils new gym to help with Parkinson's (candgnews.com)
Road Watch: Oakland County and Metro Detroit road construction week of Aug. 21 and beyond (theoaklandpress.com)
New principal set to step in at Harvey Swanson Elementary School (thecitizenonline.com)
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