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🌱 Patch AM: How the Mammoths dominated the Hoppers in Utica’s final Saturday showdown
Happening soon: Oakland/Macomb Out of the Darkness Walk on the Utica Patch calendar

Cheers Utica! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How the Mammoths dominated the Hoppers in Utica's final Saturday showdown
Also on today's calendar: Oakland/Macomb Out of the Darkness Walk and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why are elevator jokes so good ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 77 and low of 59 degrees.
- Monday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 79, low: 61.
- Tuesday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 80 and low of 68 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Mammoths Jump Out Early, Defeat Hoppers 7-2 - USPBL powered by Mortgage Matchup (uspbl.com) — A packed Saturday night at UWM Field in Utica saw the Westside Woolly Mammoths jump on the Eastside Diamond Hoppers with a five-run first inning and never look back. Strong relief pitching and multi-hit nights from several Mammoths hitters sealed a 7-2 win in the final regular-season Saturday home game, giving local fans plenty to cheer about.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Utica
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★ Featured events ★
- Oakland/Macomb Out of the Darkness Walk →
Stony Creek Metropark, 4300 Main Park Dr,
9:00 am - Oakland/Macomb Out of the Darkness Community Walk →
Stony Creek Metropark, 4300 Main Park Dr,
9:00 am
Saturday September 12
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Other local events
- Bluey Dance Party
North Macomb Branch Library North Branch - Creative/Story Room
6:00 pm - Telephone Town Hall- SCAMS Prevention →
Comfort of your own home
6:30 pm - MSN Open House
MSN
6:30 pm - 10,000 Sq. Ft. Rummage Sale →
St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, 375 Lothrop Rd, Grosse Pointe Farms
9:00 am - Cassie Hines Shoes Cancer Glow Run — The Series Finale →
Utica MI - Macomb County Health and Wellness Fair →
MISD - Educational Service Center, 44001 Garfield Rd
10:00 am - Block Party
North Branch - Creative/Story Room
11:00 am - Tech Tutoring
North Branch - Group Study Room C
1:00 pm - Teen Game Night
North Branch - Creative/Story Room
7:00 pm - Senior Expo USA →
The Palazzo Grande, 54660 Van Dyke Ave
10:00 am
Tuesday September 8
Wednesday September 9
Thursday September 10
Friday September 11
Saturday September 12
Monday September 14
Tuesday September 22
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I took my dog off everything with chicken in it.
What a difference. My next dog also. It's worth a try. (Nextdoor Van Dyke/Hall) - Had a broken spring on my garage door and Ryan Horning came out within a couple hours and had me back in business in less than an hour!
Super fair price, knowledgeable and professional. Thanks to the neighbors on Next Door for recommending him! (Nextdoor Van Dyke/Hall)
- Walmart posted a job opening for Apparel Team Supervisor in Utica. Apply here.
- TJX posted a job opening for Retail Merchandise Associate (Nights/Weekends) in Utica. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Utica here.
🗞 Nearby News
Sterling Heights
- Sterling Heights searching for new fire chief (candgnews.com)
- Counter-drone manufacturer plans 125 jobs as Sterling Heights defense corridor expands (themichigantimes.com)
- Israel-Based Capture Group Plans Sterling Heights, Michigan, Manufacturing Operations (areadevelopment.com)
Macomb
- Cheapest diesel gas in Macomb County reach $4.97 in week ending Aug. 29 (warrensun.com)
Ok Utica! 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: Because they work on so many levels ! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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