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In today's newsletter:
- Why did a Bloomfield Hills judge send this ex-NHL star to trial?
- Which Bloomfield Hills standouts powered big wins on the court and ice?
Also on today's calendar: Christmas Jazz at Kirk in the Hills – Joyful Noise: The Twelve Tunes of Christmas and 9 more events.
Find out what's happening in Bloomfield-Bloomfield Hillsfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Bloomfield-Bloomfield Hillsfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Colder with a flurry or two, with a high of 27 and low of 15 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
- Friday: Cloudy, flurries; chilly, temps: high: 29, low: 16.
- Saturday: A little snow in the p.m., with a high of 22 and low of 7 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Ex-NHL player set to stand trial in Metro Detroit for sexual assault of teen (themorningsun.com) — A Bloomfield Hills District Court judge has ruled there’s enough evidence for former NHL player Ryan Kesler to stand trial on two counts of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct, stemming from an incident reported in January. The case, investigated by Orchard Lake police and prosecuted in Oakland County, involves allegations related to one of his child’s friends and carries potential prison time if convicted.
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• Prep Roundup: Stoney Creek GBB improves to 2-0 with Lakeland win (theoaklandpress.com) — Bloomfield Hills boys basketball stayed perfect at 3-0 with a 58-53 win over Birmingham Groves, led by Carter Hartfield’s 26 points and Daron Mason’s 16. On the ice, Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook-Kingswood’s offense exploded for seven goals against Trenton, with Jack Shenkan and Gianluca Di Salvo each scoring twice as the Cranes improved to 6-3.
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📸 Around Bloomfield Hills
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Bloomfield Hills
★ Featured events ★
- Christmas Jazz at Kirk in the Hills – Joyful Noise: The Twelve Tunes of Christmas
Kirk in the Hills, 1340 W Long Lake Rd,
7:30 pm
Friday December 12
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Other local events
- Holiday Collage Concert
Kettering Performing Arts Center
7:00 pm - Winter Solstice: Suncatcher Making Expressive Art Workshop
Solstice Art Therapy , 21220 W 14 Mile Rd , Bloomfield Hills
11:00 am - EL-Bloomfield Christian School vs. Rochester Hills Christian
Bloomfield Christian School , 3570 Telegraph Rd , Bloomfield Township
11:00 am - The Village Club Holiday Dinner Dance
The Village Club , 190 E Long Lake Rd , Bloomfield Hills
5:30 pm - Holiday Dinner Dance
The Village Club , 190 E Long Lake Rd , Bloomfield Hills
5:30 pm - Holiday Collage Concert
Kettering Performing Arts Center
7:00 pm - The Village Club Annual Santa Brunch - Dec 14
The Village Club , 190 E Long Lake Rd , Bloomfield Hills
2:00 pm - Shipwreck to Sipping Whiskey
Cranbrook Institute of Science, 39221 Woodward Ave. Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
9:00 am - Winter Solstice Celebration
Cranbrook Institute of Science, 39221 Woodward Ave. Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
11:00 am - Cranbrook Winter Solstice
Cranbrook Art Museum , 39221 Woodward Ave , Bloomfield Hills
11:00 am - The Village Club Annual Santa Brunch - Dec 21
The Village Club , 190 E Long Lake Rd , Bloomfield Hills
2:00 pm
Friday December 12
Saturday December 13
Sunday December 14
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
Sunday December 21
📣 Bloomfield Hills Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- HAVE YOU SEEN MY MUSIC SHOW on Bloomfield Community TV?
It's on Comcast ch. 15 and ATT ch 99 and YOUTUBE worldwide! Join Kat Orlando on Chopz All music as she talks to One of Detroit’s premiere live… (Nextdoor Woodward Ave) - The crash on northbound I-75 after Rochester has been cleared.
5:39AM on Dec 10: All lanes on NB I-75 at Rochester Lanes are blocked due to a crash. (Nextdoor )
- Primrose School posted a job opening for Toddler Teacher in Bloomfield Hills. Apply here.
- Oakland Schools posted a job opening for Nature Center Camp Group Leader - Two (2) Positions Available in Bloomfield Hills. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bloomfield Hills here.
🗞 Nearby News
Birmingham
- Guest column: Birmingham litigation threatens positive outcome for Community House transition (theoaklandpress.com)
- PHOTOS: Bloomfield Hills boys basketball vs. Birmingham Groves (hometownlife.com)
- Ringwald Theatre celebrates holidays with ‘Steel Magnolias' parody (candgnews.com)
Troy
- Troy applies for next Community Development Block Grant (candgnews.com)
- ‘Victorian Christmas' at Troy Historic Village (candgnews.com)
Farmington
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