🌱 Patch AM: Why Saline Middle’s “un-fundraiser” has parents cheering across the country

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In today's newsletter:

• Why Saline Middle's "un-fundraiser" has parents cheering across the country

Also on today's calendar: Beginner-Friendly Fall Crochet Class and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Monday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 81 and low of 60 degrees.
• Tuesday: Breezy with a passing shower, temps: high: 83, low: 59.
• Wednesday: Cooler with some sun, with a high of 68 and low of 46 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Michigan middle school fundraiser offers parents refreshingly honest opt-out options (upworthy.com) — Parents at Saline Middle School are buzzing about a no-nonsense fundraiser flyer that simply asks for direct donations instead of door-to-door sales or elaborate online campaigns. A dad's post about the approach went viral nationwide, sparking debate over whether these "un-fundraisers" ease burnout for busy Saline families or shortchange kids' traditional lessons in selling and community involvement.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Saline

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday October 18
• Beginner-Friendly Fall Crochet Class →
  Ann Arbor Artist Studios Address: 4844 Jackson Rd Ste 100, Ann Arbor, MI 48103,
  1:00 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday October 13
• EHM Senior Solutions Hiring Event →
  Saline MI
  8:00 am
• 7th Football v. Belleville - AWAY
  Saline Middle School Saline, MI 48176
  4:15 pm
• Saline Knee Pain Workshop →
  Saline Center, 505 E. Michigan Ave., Saline
  5:30 pm
• Retirement Portfolio Class through Saline Community Education →
  Saline MI
  5:30 pm
Wednesday October 14
• Preschool Pumpkin Hunt →
  Saline MI
  10:00 am
Thursday October 15
• Tot & Preschool Playgroup →
  Saline MI
  10:00 am
• GriefShare Support Group →
  Saline MI
  5:45 pm
Friday October 16
• The Taco Truck of Clinton at Stony Lake Brewing Co. →
  Stony Lake Brewing Co., 447 East Michigan Avenue, Saline
  4:30 pm
• The Taco Truck of Clinton →
  Stony Lake Brewing Co., 447 East Michigan Avenue, Saline
  4:30 pm
• The Future of Comedy Show at American Legion Post 322 (Saline, MI) →
  American Legion Post 322, 320 W Michigan Ave, Saline
  8:00 pm
Sunday October 25
• Trunk or Treat at West Side UMC →
  900 S 7th St, Ann Arbor
  4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• CRAFT SHOW
  NOVEMBER 14, 2026 River Ridge Clubhouse 289 Dundee, Saline, MI 9 til 4pm Great Christmas gifts Hand made items Many choices Tell your family,… (Nextdoor River Ridge)
• Looking for 2 men to join my basketball team this winter.
  If you're interested or know someone who might be, please reach out at 419-966-1969. Would love to hear from you! (Nextdoor River Ridge)

• US Government Jobs posted a job opening for Reimbursable Billing Technician in Ann Arbor. Apply here.
• White Castle posted a job opening for Crew Manager in Ann Arbor. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Saline here.

🗞 Nearby News

Ann Arbor

• The Meat Byproducts Hiding In Your Favorite Deli Dishes (And Why It's A Good Thing) (tastingtable.com)
• Impressions of Michigan's transfers, freshmen and returning stars in exhibition opener (mlive.com)
• Historical family letters date back 165 years (record-bee.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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