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And on the Bloomfield Hills Patch calendar - Bloomfield Hills at Lake Orion
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In today's newsletter:
- Which Bloomfield Hills teen just earned a spot on Team USA?
- Will new 2026 tax rules boost your refund and delay checks?
Also on today's calendar: New Life Christian Academy at Roeper and 4 more events.
Find out what's happening in Bloomfield-Bloomfield Hillsfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Bloomfield-Bloomfield Hillsfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Sunday: Sun and areas of low clouds, with a high of 29 and low of 25 degrees.
- Monday: Low clouds, temps: high: 37, low: 29.
- Tuesday: Cloudy with a little rain, with a high of 38 and low of 34 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• ROSTER: U.S. U-17 Women's National Team opens the New Year with trip to Spain (soccerwire.com) — Bloomfield Hills midfielder Bridget Kopmeyer has been named to the U.S. Under-17 Women’s National Team roster for a January training camp and two matches in Spain. She’ll join top youth players from across the country as they prepare for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup cycle, giving local soccer fans a direct hometown connection on the international stage. 
• When does the IRS start accepting returns? Early tax tips for 2026 (courier-journal.com) — A Bloomfield Hills-based CPA is among the experts predicting that the 2026 tax season could start in early February and bring larger refunds for many filers, thanks to new federal tax breaks. The piece explains how Schedule 1-A, new deductions for tips, overtime, car loans and seniors, and a shift away from paper refund checks could affect how and when you get your money back.
📸 Around Bloomfield Hills
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Bloomfield Hills
★ Featured events ★
- Bloomfield Hills at Lake Orion
Lake Orion High School, 495 E Scripps Rd, Orion Township
7:00 pm
Tuesday January 6
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Other local events
- New Life Christian Academy at Roeper
Roeper Lower School , 41190 Woodward Ave , Bloomfield Hills
7:00 pm - Discovery Days: Science of Food
Cranbrook Institute of Science Parking Garage , 39221 Woodward Ave , Bloomfield Hills
11:00 am - Planning Commission Meeting
Bloomfield Hills, MI Calendar Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
4:00 pm - City Commission Meeting
Bloomfield Hills, MI Calendar , 45 E. Long Lake Road , Bloomfield Hills
7:30 pm - Bloomfield Hills at Troy Athens
Athens High School , 4333 John R Rd , Troy
7:00 pm - Cranbrook-Kingswood at Bloomfield Hills
Bloomfield Hills High School , 4200 Andover Rd , Bloomfield Township
1:00 pm
Friday January 9
Saturday January 10
Tuesday January 13
Thursday January 22
Saturday January 24
📣 Bloomfield Hills Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Antiques & Collectibles Market
Royal Oak Farmers Market , 316 E 11 Mile Road , Royal Oak
8:00 am - HOLIDAY BRICKTACULAR
LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Michigan , 4240 Baldwin Rd , Auburn Hills
10:00 am - SUNDAY FUNDAY ~ A Paschal Moon (10+)
Painting with a Twist , 3320 S Rochester Rd , Rochester Hills
11:30 am - Michigan Psychic Fair at Waterford – Holiday Inn Express
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waterford by IHG , 4350 Pontiac Lake Rd , Waterford
12:00 pm - Annie & Rod Capps: Yellow Room Gang @ The Plat
Pontiac Little Art Theatre , 47 N Saginaw St , Pontiac
1:00 pm
Sunday January 4
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- We saw this man on Southdown and Greentree road standing right in front of our house as we pulled in after being out of town.
He was seemingly accompanied by a small pickup truck that stopped right behind us as we approached the dead end we live on, but then drove away after… (Nextdoor Bloomcrest) - The crash on westbound I-696 at I-275 has been cleared.
9:51PM on Jan 2: Crash on WB I-696 at I-275 blocks freeway ramp to I-275 South. (Nextdoor )
- Target posted a job opening for 4am Inbound (Stocking) (T2178) in Bloomfield Hills. Apply here.
- Cold Stone Creamery posted a job opening for Crew Member in Bloomfield Hills. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bloomfield Hills here.
🗞 Nearby News
Birmingham
- Interview with Goldfish Swim School CEO Chris McCuiston (adammendler.com)
- Former Michigan State DB who transferred to Michigan is transferring again (spartanavenue.com)
- Award-winning NHS nurse struck off after sharing anti-migrant posts deemed offensive to Muslims (pressnewsagency.org)
Troy
- 1992 GMC Typhoon (bringatrailer.com)
Pontiac
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