🌱 Patch AM: Royal Oak community remembers the life of Helene Meizler, 84

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In today's newsletter:

• Royal Oak community remembers the life of Helene Meizler, 84
• When Stand Atlantic's new tour hits Royal Oak Music Theatre.

Also on today's calendar: GIRL DINNER - GIRLS NIGHT OUT & QUIZZO MUSIC BINGO and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two favorite words for a shark to hear? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 76 and low of 52 degrees.
• Monday: Mostly sunny and warm, temps: high: 76, low: 52.
• Tuesday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 77 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Helene Meizler (thejewishnews.com) — Royal Oak is mourning the passing of 84-year-old resident Helene Meizler, a beloved mother, aunt, and relative to many extended family members. Her interment has already taken place in Livonia, and the family suggests contributions to Jewish Family Service for those wishing to honor her memory.
   

• Stand Atlantic Release NEXT2U Single; US Tour with STORY OF THE YEAR Nov–Dec (broadwayworld.com) — Stand Atlantic is bringing their new album GODBREATH and latest single "NEXT2U" to U.S. stages this fall, including a stop at Royal Oak Music Theatre on December 9 with Story of the Year and Silverstein. Fans in Royal Oak can already buy tickets and preview several tracks, as the band continues its rise on international charts and festival lineups.
   

📸 Around Royal Oak

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Royal Oak

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday October 1
• Jim Henson's Labyrinth - In Concert →
  Royal Oak Music Theatre, 318 W 4th St, Royal Oak
  6:30 pm

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Other local events

Monday September 28
• Board of Trustee Work Session →
  Waterford Town Hall, 3rd Floor External Conference Room (3-1), 5200 Civic Center Dr., Waterford
  4:30 pm
• Soccer vs Bridge Academy West
  Ferndale Middle School Ferndale, MI 48220
  4:30 pm
• Volleyball vs Derby Middle (Away)
  Derby Middle School, 1300 Derby Rd, Birmingham
  4:45 pm
Tuesday September 29
• Cross Country vs North Hills Away
  North Hills Middle School, 3456 Lahser Rd, Bloomfield Township
  4:45 pm
• UHS Girl's Volleyball vs Harper Woods High School (Home Game)
  University High School, 2521 Bermuda St, Ferndale
  7:00 pm
Wednesday September 30
• Football vs East Middle (Away)
  Ferndale Middle School Ferndale, MI 48220
  4:30 pm
• Volleyball vs Royal Oak (Home)
  Ferndale Middle School Ferndale, MI 48220
  4:30 pm
• Soccer vs Pontiac Academy for Excellence (Away)
  Pontiac Academy For Excellence, 196 Cesar E Chavez Ave, Pontiac
  5:00 pm
Thursday October 1
• GIRL DINNER - GIRLS NIGHT OUT & QUIZZO MUSIC BINGO →
  526 S Main St, 526 South Main Street, Royal Oak
  6:30 pm
Friday October 2
• Living On (Royal Oak) →
  Royal Oak Senior Center, 3500 Marais, Royal Oak
  10:30 am
Saturday October 3
• The Honeybees in Concert →
  Unity of Royal Oak, 2500 Crooks Road, Royal Oak
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Now I know what a Mexican sunflower is.
  This just bloomed not long ago from my wildflower seeds. It's a very tall plant and perhaps invasive. I don't know. (Nextdoor Red Run)

• Hotel Royal Oak posted a job opening for Front Desk Night Auditor and Bartender in Royal Oak. Apply here.
• Oak St. Health posted a job opening for Store Associate in Royal Oak. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Royal Oak here.

🗞 Nearby News

Berkley

• Prep Roundup: Rochester girls swim edges out Bloomfield Hills (theoaklandpress.com)
• Road Watch: Oakland County and Metro Detroit construction Sept. 25 and beyond (theoaklandpress.com)

Madison Heights

• 10 Of The Most Beloved Michigan Buffets That Have Quietly Won Over Their Communities (takingthekids.com)
• Smart Solutions: Finish nagging tasks with a weekly power hour (bnd.com)
• Prep football scoreboard for Week 5 of the 2026 season (theoaklandpress.com)

Troy

• Advanced Practice Professional (PA) Multidisciplinary Oncology Clinic - Troy Center for Speciality Care (umich.edu)

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: "MAN OVERBOARD!" (Thank you M J. for sending it in!)
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