🌱 Why Wixom’s Michigan Air Line Trail just made the “Pure Michigan” list

What's up Wixom! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Why Wixom’s Michigan Air Line Trail just made the “Pure Michigan” list

Also on today's calendar: Open Mic at Stingers Wixom and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Cloudy, cooler; a p.m. shower, with a high of 53 and low of 42 degrees.
• Thursday: Partial sunshine, temps: high: 62, low: 44.
• Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 65 and low of 52 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Showcasing the DNR: Three pathways named Pure Michigan Trails (sanilaccountynews.com) — Wixom residents can take pride in the Michigan Air Line Trail, which just earned a Pure Michigan Trail designation and runs directly through Wixom, Walled Lake, and Commerce Township. The 7.5‑mile path links into larger regional and cross‑state trail networks, giving locals more options for biking, walking, and connecting with other communities while boosting outdoor recreation and nearby small businesses.
   

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📸 Around Wixom

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Wixom

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday May 17

• You’re Invited: Celebrate May 19 Youth & Sports Day with Purpose 🌿 →
  TACAM - Turkish American Cultural Association of Michigan, 28847 Beck Rd, Wixom
  11:00 am

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Other local events

Saturday May 16

• Community Gardens Open
  City of Wixom Gibson Park, 49805 Pontiac Trail Wixom, Michigan 48393

Sunday May 17

• Open Mic at Stingers Wixom →
  Stingers, 49110 Grand River Ave, Wixom
  7:00 pm

Tuesday May 19

• Preschool Storytime
  Wixom Public Library, 49015 Pontiac Trail, Wixom
  10:30 am
• Medicare 101
  Wixom Public Library, 49015 Pontiac Trail, Wixom
  2:00 pm
• Paws for Reading: 6:30 Slot
  Wixom Public Library, 49015 Pontiac Trail, Wixom
  6:30 pm
• Paws for Reading: 6:45 Slot
  Wixom Public Library, 49015 Pontiac Trail, Wixom
  6:45 pm
• Paws for Reading: 7:00 Slot
  Wixom Public Library, 49015 Pontiac Trail, Wixom
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday May 13

• Milford JV Baseball @ Walled Lake Central →
  Walled Lake Central High School, 1600 Oakley Park Rd, Walled Lake
  4:00 pm
• Friends of Novi Library Board Meeting →
  Novi Public Library, 45255 W 10 Mile Rd, Novi
  7:00 pm

Thursday May 14

• Walled Lake Central Vikings vs Walled Lake Northern Knights →
  Walled Lake Central High School, 1600 Oakley Park Rd, Walled Lake
  7:00 pm

Friday May 15

• Library Board
  Walled Lake City DPW 1499 E West Maple Rd, Walled Lake, MI 48390
  9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Kentucky Fried Chicken posted a job opening for Team Member in Wixom. Apply here.
• PrideStaff posted a job opening for Forklift Operator (Novi) in Novi. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Wixom here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Walled Lake

• Top NEW Playgrounds in Metro Detroit for Summer Family Fun (littleguidedetroit.com)
• Spring sports stars: Who is Michigan's top senior boys track & field athlete in 2026? Vote now! (mlive.com)
• Avondale names next possible superintendent (theoaklandpress.com)

Novi

• PEOPLE ON MOVE: Navy educator from Novi nominated for Sailor of Year (theoaklandpress.com)
• Michigan State Football Makes Top Six for Elite Four-Star DB (spartanshadows.com)
• William Shatner appears at Motor City Comic Con this weekend in Detroit (artthreat.net)

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Ok Wixom! 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: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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