Community Corner
🌱 Patch AM: What’s changing with St. Clair Shores trash pickup and regional compost odors?
Be sure to catch Business & Community Open House on the St. Clair Shores Patch calendar

Morning St. Clair Shores! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What's changing with St. Clair Shores trash pickup and regional compost odors?
Also on today's calendar: Straight Talk: Teens, School Safety & the Law and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: An a.m. shower; partly sunny, with a high of 71 and low of 49 degrees.
- Monday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 63, low: 47.
- Tuesday: Sunny, with a high of 65 and low of 51 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 'We just want the smell to go away': Wixom neighbors battle persistent compost odors (wxyz.com) — St. Clair Shores residents may notice changes in trash service as Macomb County's lakeshore city recently welcomed a new hauler ahead of schedule, while nearby Wixom neighbors continue battling strong odors from a municipal composting site. City officials, residents, and the compost operator all weigh in on what's causing the smell and what's being done to address quality-of-life concerns.
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📸 Around St. Clair Shores
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🗓 Upcoming Events in St. Clair Shores
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★ Featured events ★
- Business & Community Open House →
22777 Harper Avenue suite 207, St. Clair Shores
Thursday October 8
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Other local events
- MS Volleyball vs. Parcells
South Lake Middle School @
4:00 pm - City Council Meeting →
St. Clair Shores, MI Calendar, 27600 Jefferson Ave., St. Clair Shores
7:00 pm - MS Football @ Eastpointe
Memorial Park - Eastpointe
5:00 pm - Water Resources Development and Advisory Board Meeting →
St. Clair Shores, MI Calendar, 27600 Jefferson Ave., St. Clair Shores
7:00 pm - Historical Commission Meeting →
St. Clair Shores, MI Calendar, 22500 11 Mile Road, St. Clair Shores
7:00 pm - MH Walk to School Day
St. Margaret Church Start: Back of
7:30 am - MS Volleyball vs Jefferson
South Lake Middle School @
4:00 pm - Memorial Day Parade Committee Meeting →
St. Clair Shores, MI Calendar St. Clair Shores, MI 48081
6:30 pm - Community Garden Committee Meeting →
St. Clair Shores, MI Calendar, 27600 Jefferson Ave., St. Clair Shores
7:30 pm - Straight Talk: Teens, School Safety & the Law →
John Lewis Community Center, 14500 12 Mile Rd, Warren
6:00 pm - St. Clair Shores I-94 Ramps Clean-up | 2026 →
10 Mile Rd NE Parking Lot, 19901 East 10 Mile Road, St. Clair Shores
10:00 am
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
Thursday October 8
Saturday October 10
📣 St. Clair Shores Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Extended Stay America posted a job opening for Housekeeper Part Time-101020 in Roseville. Apply here.
- Panera posted a job opening for Catering Lead in Roseville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near St. Clair Shores here.
🗞 Nearby News
Roseville
- Romeo clinches MAC Red share; GP South rallies past Dakota; Marine City, Almont remain unbeaten; L'Anse Creuse edges Fraser (macombdaily.com)
- The 5 Best House Cleaning Services in Sterling Heights, MI (tycoonstory.com)
- Road Watch:Macomb and Metro Detroit construction week of Oct. 3 and beyond (macombdaily.com)
Eastpointe
- Macomb County Library events week of Oct. 3 and beyond (macombdaily.com)
- Eastpointe voters to decide $99 million school bond proposal (mlive.com)
- Community organizations gather for resource fair (candgnews.com)
Ok St. Clair Shores! 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: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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