🌱 Patch AM: Trade your old devices for zoo tickets in Royal Oak

Hello again Royal Oak! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Trade your old devices for zoo tickets in Royal Oak
• Tattoo studio reports costly theft at Royal Oak's Arts, Beats & Eats

Also on today's calendar: Michigan March for Integrity and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 78 and low of 65 degrees.
• Thursday: Clouds and sun; less humid, temps: high: 79, low: 57.
• Friday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 78 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Go 4 It: Help us collect handheld electronic devices to support gorilla conservation initiatives (clickondetroit.com) — You can support gorilla conservation right here in Royal Oak later this month by dropping off old handheld electronics at the Detroit Zoo's main entrance. On Wednesday, Sept. 23, donors who walk up with devices for recycling will receive zoo tickets valid through March, helping reduce mining pressure on gorilla habitats while enjoying a local day out.
   

• 🔌A family's 'sigh of relief' after days without power (clickondetroit.com) — Metro Detroit readers get a quick roundup that includes a theft report from the Arts, Beats & Eats festival in downtown Royal Oak, where a tattoo studio says about $7,000 in equipment was stolen from its tent. The newsletter also covers a Milford family's power restoration struggle, a major Detroit Labor Day march, and several broader national and international stories.
   

📸 Around Royal Oak

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Royal Oak

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday September 10
• The Funny Together Tour - Clean Comedy Show - Royal Oak, MI →
  202 East Fifth Street, Royal Oak

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Other local events

Thursday September 10
• Traverse City Fireworks (Bianco Tours) →
  Royal Oak MI
• Punch Brothers →
  Royal Oak Music Theatre, 318 W 4th St, Royal Oak
  7:00 pm
Friday September 11
• THE REASON YOU CAME - 90s 2000s COVER BAND @ Rock & Brews Royal Oak →
  208 West Fifth Street, Royal Oak
• FRIDAY NIGHT AT TEQUILA BLUE NIGHTCLUB ROYAL OAK →
  526 South Main Street, Royal Oak
• Open Bounce at Inflatable Playspaces →
  Inflatable Playspaces, 5160 Meijer Drive, Royal Oak
  10:30 am
Saturday September 12
• Bloom Where You Are Plated(Christian Picnic →
  4234 Delemere Boulevard, Royal Oak
• Detroit Dance Collaboration Part 2 of 2 →
  1517 North Main Street, Royal Oak
• New Species CrossFit →
  Royal Oak MI
• Michigan March for Integrity →
  Memorial Park, 31050 Woodward Ave, Royal Oak
  11:30 am
Tuesday September 15
• Arboretum Nature Walk →
  Fred A. Erb Arboretum, 920 W Windemere Ave, Royal Oak
  7:00 pm
Saturday September 26
• Mushroom Walk →
  Cummingston Park
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Please share & repost to help reunite this stray cat!
  Found on August 31, 2026 in Beverly Hills, MI 48009 near 13 mile and Pierce Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact the… (Nextdoor Vinsetta)

• Chipotle posted a job opening for Crew Member in Royal Oak. Apply here.
• Burger King (Carrols) posted a job opening for Team Member in Royal Oak. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Royal Oak here.

🗞 Nearby News

Berkley

• Berkley bans riding electric bicycles on sidewalks (candgnews.com)
• Berkley goes small with community-oriented Fall Festival (candgnews.com)
• Warren man dead after fiery crash in Berkley; driver hospitalized with injuries (theoaklandpress.com)

Madison Heights

• Golfers give their best shot at Detroit News/GAM Hole-In-One Contest (detroitnews.com)

Ferndale

• 1 Dead After Labor Day Stabbing In Hazel Park: Police (patch.com)

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 wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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