🌱 How Lyon Township’s rapid growth is reshaping the greater South Lyon area
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In today's newsletter:
- How Lyon Township’s rapid growth is reshaping the greater South Lyon area
Also on today's calendar: Groovin' in the Garden and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: Why don't eggs tell Jokes? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 76 and low of 53 degrees.
- Wednesday: A shower and thunderstorm, temps: high: 76, low: 59.
- Thursday: Mostly cloudy, showers around, with a high of 77 and low of 56 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Which Oakland County communities added residents since 2020? (theoaklandpress.com) — Population growth in Lyon Township and nearby areas is reshaping the broader South Lyon area, drawing homebuyers with larger lots, schools tied to South Lyon, and a still-rural feel. Local realtors and business owners describe how available land, new housing, and a growing lineup of community events are changing daily life while trying to preserve small-town character. 
📸 Around South Lyon
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Upcoming Events in
South Lyon
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★ Featured events ★
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Lyon Twp Touch a Truck →
Lowe's Home Improvement, 30547 Lyon Center Dr, New Hudson
11:00 am
Wednesday June 24
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Other local events
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Music on the Grand →
Inspiration Park, 56730 Grand River Ave, New Hudson
6:00 pm -
Lake Street Cruise Ins →
Downtown South Lyon, 335 S Warren St, South Lyon
6:30 pm -
FREE Playdate at The Learning Experience - South Lyon →
The Learning Experience - South Lyon Twp, 53318 10 Mile Rd, South Lyon
9:00 am -
Concerts in the Park →
McHattie Park, S Lafayette St, South Lyon
7:00 pm -
🐝 Bee Happy Fest 🍯 →
Willow Greenhouse, 7839 Curtis Rd, Northville
11:00 am -
Funland Family Summer Night →
Blake Farms South Lyon, 61475 Silver Lake Rd, South Lyon
6:00 pm -
DIY Seed Bomb Workshop + Native Plants & Pollinators Seminar →
Willow Greenhouse, 7839 Curtis Rd, Northville
1:00 pm -
Groovin' in the Garden →
900 S 7th St, Ann Arbor
5:00 pm
Wednesday June 24
Friday June 26
Saturday June 27
Sunday June 28
Saturday July 11
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🗓 Events Nearby
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DDA Regular Meeting →
City of Wixom Council Chambers, 49045 Pontiac Trail Wixom, Michigan 48393
7:30 am -
Downtown Development Authority
City of Northville City Hall - lower level meeting room
8:30 am -
Rainforest Falls Vacation Bible School at First Presbyterian Church of Brighton →
The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce First Presbyterian Church of Brighton 300 E Grand River Ave, Brighton, MI 48116
9:00 am -
Tons of Trucks
Wixom Public Library 49015 Pontiac Trail, Wixom, MI, 48393, US
10:30 am
Tuesday June 23
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Culver's posted a job opening for Back of House Team Member in South Lyon. Apply here.
- The Retail Odyssey Company posted a job opening for Now Hiring: Traveling Retail Merchandiser - Overnight in South Lyon. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near South Lyon here.
🗞 Nearby News
Wixom
- Downtown Wixom Breaks Ground on West End Commons (oaklandcounty115.com)
- There's Never Been A Better Time To Buy A 1964-'66 Thunderbird (hemmings.com)
- Detroit PBS Breaks Ground on $40M Fred and Barbara Erb Public Media Campus (wrif.com)
Brighton
- Paddleboarder Dies After Falling Into Detroit Area Lake: Reports (patch.com)
Novi
- Restaurants At Fox Run Focus on Collaboration and Socialization (patch.com)
- These are our favorite photos from 2025-26 high school sports (livingstondaily.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They might crack up... (Thank you Cat R. for sending it in!)
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