🌱 Why White Lake keeps battling invasive swans year after year

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In today's newsletter:

• Why White Lake keeps battling invasive swans year after year

Also on today's calendar: Red Cross Blood Drive in Milford Friday, October 9 and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 72 and low of 50 degrees.
• Thursday: Plenty of sun, temps: high: 65, low: 41.
• Friday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 66 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• The US Lakes Where Swans Have Taken Over (worldatlas.com) — White Lake is highlighted as a long-running battleground against invasive mute swans, where years of culling haven't stopped new birds from moving in through connected wetlands. The article explains how these elegant-looking swans damage underwater plants, disrupt native fish and waterfowl, and why state wildlife managers support ongoing control efforts across Michigan's lakes.
   

📸 Around White Lake

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🗓 Upcoming Events in White Lake

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★ Featured events ★

Friday October 9
• Red Cross Blood Drive in Milford Friday, October 9 →
  Milford United Methodist Church, 1200 Atlantic St, Milford
  11:00 am

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Other local events

Thursday October 8
• Music & Movement →
  White Lake Township Library, 11005 Elizabeth Lake Rd., White Lake
  11:00 am
• Theater Thursday →
  White Lake Township Library, 11005 Elizabeth Lake Rd., White Lake
  2:00 pm
• Books & Blocks →
  White Lake Township Library, 11005 Elizabeth Lake Rd., White Lake
  6:30 pm
Friday October 9
• Franklin Varsity Football @ Lakeland →
  Lakeland High School, 1630 Bogie Lake Rd, White Lake
  7:00 pm
Saturday October 10
• Garden Club: Indian Springs →
  Environmental Discovery Center, 5175 Indian Trail, White Lake
  10:00 am
• Tail Waggin' Tutors →
  White Lake Township Library, 11005 Elizabeth Lake Rd., White Lake
  11:15 am
• Baby & Toddler Pretend Play: Fall Farmer's Market →
  White Lake Township Library, 11005 Elizabeth Lake Rd., White Lake
  2:30 pm
Monday October 12
• Township Closed for Columbus Day
  City of White Lake, 7525 Highland Rd, White Lake
• Baby and Toddler Time! →
  White Lake Township Library, 11005 Elizabeth Lake Rd., White Lake
  2:30 pm
• Read & Discuss →
  White Lake Township Library, 11005 Elizabeth Lake Rd., White Lake
  6:30 pm
Tuesday October 13
• Terrific Tuesdays Storytime →
  White Lake Township Library, 11005 Elizabeth Lake Rd., White Lake
  10:30 am
• White Lake History: Fisk Farm →
  White Lake Township Library, 11005 Elizabeth Lake Rd., White Lake
  6:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• TIBCO Software, Inc. posted a job opening for PartTime Assistant Manager Famous Footwear in White Lake. Apply here.
• Burlington Coat Factory posted a job opening for Retail Stocking Associate - Part Time in White Lake. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near White Lake here.

🗞 Nearby News

Milford

• Milford Village Council cancels Flock camera contracts, but police chief eyes future LPR technology (wxyz.com)
• A capital-rich Michigan bank announces first deal since 2021 (americanbanker.com)
• 2027 Summer Intern – AI & Hardware Analytics, ADPT (gm.com)

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• 11 Underrated Michigan Towns Worth the Drive in 2026 (worldatlas.com)

Farmington

• Major Electronics Manufacturer To Create 90 New Oakland County Jobs In $3.7M Move (patch.com)

Ok White Lake! 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: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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