Community Corner
🌱 How a Temperance family is coping after a marina homicide
Also, don't miss Genealogy Club on the Temperance Patch calendar

Coffee in hand, Temperance? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How a Temperance family is coping after a marina homicide
Also on today's calendar: Monroe Varsity Football @ Bedford and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 73 and low of 63 degrees.
- Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 76, low: 62.
- Saturday: Cloudy, a shower and t-storm, with a high of 72 and low of 64 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Family reflects on marina homicide victim as investigation continues (bnd.com) — A Temperance resident is mourning his brother, who was fatally shot at Downriver Marina in South Rockwood on July 12, as investigators continue searching for suspects. The family, still waiting to hold a joint memorial for the victim and their late mother, is frustrated by the lack of arrests but grateful for the community's support and memories of his humor and love of music.
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📸 Around Temperance
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Temperance
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★ Featured events ★
- Genealogy Club →
Bedford Branch Library, 8575 Jackman Rd, Temperance
5:00 pm
Friday September 18
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Other local events
- Monroe Varsity Football @ Bedford →
Bedford High School, 8285 Jackman Rd, Temperance
7:00 pm - Joshua Silas →
Temperance MI
7:00 pm - Skyline Varsity Football @ Bedford →
Bedford High School, 8285 Jackman Rd, Temperance
7:00 pm - Stories and Strategies Book Club →
Bedford Branch Library, 8575 Jackman Rd, Temperance
5:30 pm
Friday September 18
Thursday September 24
Friday September 25
Tuesday October 13
📣 Temperance Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Richard Simmons Aerobics
Blue Bush Branch Library, 8575 Jackman Rd., Temperance
9:00 am - Third Thursday Special
Blue Bush Branch Library, 2664 Vivian Rd., Monroe
10:00 am - Brush Hour →
Lambertville ArtWorks Studio, 7300 Secor Rd. Ste. #4, Lambertville
11:00 am - A Common Thread
Blue Bush Branch Library, 2881 Nadeau Rd., Monroe
2:00 pm - Meet Up & Eat Up (Snack)
L.S. Navarre Branch Library, 120 Eastchester Street, Monroe
3:00 pm - A.T.L. (At The Library)
L.S. Navarre Branch Library, 120 Eastchester Street, Monroe
4:00 pm - Meet Up & Eat Up (Supper)
L.S. Navarre Branch Library, 120 Eastchester Street, Monroe
4:00 pm
Thursday September 17
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I'm starting to look for a cleaning lady or a person sorry.
Pretty much just lite House cleaning once a week. Live in the temperance area. (Nextdoor Temperance)
- MI Windows and Doors posted a job opening for Shipping I - Temperance, MI in Temperance. Apply here.
- Bedford, MA Public Schools posted a job opening for Food Service Worker - 3.5 hrs/day - 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. - JHS in Temperance. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Temperance here.
🗞 Nearby News
Monroe
- Monroe Art League to offer hands-on art demonstration Sept. 22 (monroenews.com)
- Melissa Gordon earns agriculture award for youth leadership (monroenews.com)
- Realtor.com names Rockford, Illinois, no. 1 housing market in U.S. (rrstar.com)
Carleton
- EMU football game Cruise Night draws car fans and car customizers alike (easternecho.com)
Ok Temperance! 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 there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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