🌱 How rescuers saved a trapped deer on I-75 in Auburn Hills

Morning Auburn Hills! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How rescuers saved a trapped deer on I-75 in Auburn Hills

Also on today's calendar: The Rochester Symphony Orchestra Proudly Presents “Light” A World of Holiday Music Awaits You and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Mostly cloudy, a flurry; cold, with a high of 26 and low of 14 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
• Friday: Cloudy, flurries; chilly, temps: high: 29, low: 15.
• Saturday: A little snow in the p.m., with a high of 21 and low of 9 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 10 Most Memorable MI Animal Stories Of 2025 (patch.com) — One of this year’s standout Michigan animal stories happened right here in Auburn Hills, where rescuers pulled a deer from between concrete barriers on I-75 near Lapeer Road. The roundup also highlights cougar cubs in the U.P., zoo births, surprise alligators, and other unusual animal encounters across the state.
   

📸 Around Auburn Hills

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Auburn Hills

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★ Featured events ★

Friday December 12

• The Rochester Symphony Orchestra Proudly Presents “Light” A World of Holiday Music Awaits You
  St Paul's United Methodist Church, 620 Romeo Rd, Rochester
  8:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday December 11

• Holiday Collage Concert
  Kettering Performing Arts Center
  7:00 pm

Friday December 12

• TWINKLING TIDES
  SEA LIFE Michigan Aquarium , 4316 Baldwin Rd , Auburn Hills
  10:00 am
• Holiday Collage Concert
  Kettering Performing Arts Center
  7:00 pm

Saturday December 13

• Michigan Concealed Carry Course (Rochester Hills)
  Michigan Pistol Academy , 1681 E Auburn Rd Ste F , Rochester Hills
  9:00 am
• Photos with Santa
  Great Lakes Crossing Outlets , 4000 Baldwin Rd , Auburn Hills
  10:00 am
• Holiday Collage Concert
  Kettering Performing Arts Center
  7:00 pm

Sunday December 14

• In-Person Free coding Workshop for Kids at Auburn Hills, MI (7-14)
  Crowne Plaza Auburn Hills , 1500 N Opdyke Rd , Auburn Hills
  11:00 am
• Holiday Cork-ament Wine Experience with Brys Estate Vineyard & Winery
  Michigan By The Bottle Tasting Room , 3384 Auburn Rd , Auburn Hills
  12:00 pm

📣 Auburn Hills Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• HOLIDAY BRICKTACULAR
  LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Michigan , 4240 Baldwin Rd , Auburn Hills
  10:00 am
• Art in the Afternoon ~ Farmhouse Wishes (15+)
  Painting with a Twist , 3320 S Rochester Rd , Rochester Hills
  3:30 pm
• Shop Till You Drop
  585 S Blvd E , Pontiac
  4:00 pm
• Candlelight Walking Tours
  Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm , 1005 Van Hoosen Rd , Rochester Hills
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Auburn Hills Rotary Club Baby Basket project meeting.
  If you’re interested in participating in an impactful community project, give us a call or email us at President.auburnhillsrotary@gmail.com. (Nextdoor Hawthorn Forest)
• Here’s a link to the Safe Place group for anybody that’s interested.
  Details for the purpose of the group is in the description. I hope everyone enjoys this season! https://nextdoor.com/g/h0jc5ttnp?share_platform=10… (Nextdoor Forester Square)

• Stellantis, N.V. posted a job opening for Material Handling Manager in Auburn Hills. Apply here.
• ABM Industries, Inc. posted a job opening for School Custodian in Auburn Hills. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Auburn Hills here.

🗞 Nearby News

Pontiac

• Oakland Family Services spreads holiday cheer through Gifts of Hope program (wxyz.com)
• Five ND Prep players highlight Michigan Sports Writers D5-6 all-state team (theoaklandpress.com)
• From 3D-printed homes to 'pocket neighborhood': New approaches to affordable housing in Metro Detroit (modeldmedia.com)

Rochester Hills

• First Brands hires former GM, auto parts executives amid bankruptcy turnaround effort (crainscleveland.com)

Ok Auburn Hills! 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: I could get canned for this!
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