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In today's newsletter:

• Where Sterling Heights churches are streaming services you can join this Sunday.
• Where Sterling Heights teams stand in this week's football power rankings
• How new Flock camera rules could affect Sterling Heights drivers.

Also on today's calendar: NDP Senior Rallies Classmates & Rochester Businesses in Toy Drive for Kids at C.S. Mott Children's and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Fog will lift in the morning, with a high of 77 and low of 58 degrees.
• Wednesday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, temps: high: 76, low: 63.
• Thursday: Cloudy, showers around; warm, with a high of 79 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Faith Life in Action week of Sept. 27 and beyond (macombdaily.com) — Sterling Heights worshippers have several local options to join services online, including Christ Lutheran Church and St. Malachy Church, which both livestream Sunday worship. The broader Faith Life in Action roundup also highlights nearby Bible studies, rummage sales, and virtual services across Macomb County, giving residents flexible ways to stay connected with their faith communities.
   

• Romeo still in top spot; Lakeview quickly climbing charts in competitive top 10 (macombdaily.com) — Macomb County's high school football races are tightening, with several teams eyeing conference titles and playoff spots. Sterling Heights took a tough 70-0 loss to Warren Fitzgerald and Parkway Christian is highlighted among rising small schools, giving local fans a clear snapshot of where neighborhood programs stand heading into this week's pivotal games.
   

• Macomb County lawmaker introduces bill to regulate Flock cameras (macombdaily.com) — Sterling Heights residents should know that their police department has stepped up monthly audits of Flock license plate readers amid statewide privacy concerns. A Macomb County lawmaker has now proposed legislation limiting how long data can be stored, defining improper use, and setting criminal penalties, as more nearby cities reconsider or pause their Flock contracts.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Sterling Heights

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday September 29
• NDP Senior Rallies Classmates & Rochester Businesses in Toy Drive for Kids at C.S. Mott Children's →
  C.S. Mott Children's Hospital, 1540 E Hospital Dr, Ann Arbor
  10:00 am
Wednesday September 30
• Free Mugs (black or white) offered during promo season →
  248newshut.com,
  12:00 pm
Friday October 2
• The Rochester Symphony Orchestra Presents "Latin Hearts, European Souls" →
  St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 620 Romeo Rd, Rochester, MI, 48307,
  8:00 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday September 29
• Role Model →
  Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill, 14900 Metro Parkway, Sterling Heights
  8:00 pm
Wednesday September 30
• Baby Rave →
  Sterling Heights, MI Calendar, 40255 Dodge Park Road, Sterling Heights
  10:00 am
• Keeping PACE: Community Information Session →
  Senior Activity Center, 40200 Utica Road, Sterling Heights
  10:00 am
• Mobile Library in Dodge Park →
  Dodge Park, 40620 Utica Road, Sterling Heights
  2:00 pm
• Crochet: Beyond the Basics →
  Sterling Heights, MI Calendar, 40255 Dodge Park Road, Sterling Heights
  6:00 pm
• Diversity Distinction Awards Dinner →
  Century Banquet Center, 33204 Maple Ln Dr, Sterling Heights
  6:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• Meditation and Mini-Healing Sessions - Harrison Twp →
  38000 Shoreline Dr
  11:00 am
Wednesday October 7
• Resurrection Cemetery Open House & Tour →
  Resurrection Cemetery, 18201 Clinton River Rd
  11:00 am
Friday October 9
• Rummage Sale - St. Paul's United Methodist Church →
  620 Romeo St. Rochester, MI 48307
  9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

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🗞 Nearby News

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• See how Metro Detroit school districts performed on the M-STEP and SAT (mlive.com)
• Blue Water Area Week 6 high school football schedule (thetimesherald.com)
• 15 Halloween Events for Metro Detroit Families THIS Weekend (October 1–4) (littleguidedetroit.com)

Warren

• Data Governance Engineer, Early Careers (gm.com)
• Warren neighbors rush to help after minibike crash injures 3 children – [your]NEWS (yournews.com)
• Father of five run over, killed at Warren flea market after dispute escalates (wxyz.com)

Royal Oak

• 2 Arrested In Royal Oak Shooting: Police (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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