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In today's newsletter:
- What will Dearborn’s new $500,000 splash pad look like?
- How one Dearborn councilman is helping shape the city’s next chapter
- How Dearborn students turned friendly rivalry into record-breaking charity
Today's riddle: What did the boat dock say when it was arrested? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Saturday: Breezy with a few flurries, with a high of 27 and low of 6 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
- Sunday: Very cold with clouds and sun, temps: high: 23, low: 14.
- Monday: Mostly cloudy and quite cold, with a high of 22 and low of 18 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Farmington Hills, Ferndale, and White Lake Selected for Park Improvement Grants (oaklandcounty115.com) — Dearborn is in line for a $500,000 state grant to build a new splash pad at Camp Dearborn, expanding local outdoor recreation options for families. The funding is part of nearly $12 million in Michigan DNR Land and Water Conservation Fund grants awarded to park projects across the state. 
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2. Alumnus Mustapha Hammoud serves Dearborn in two different careers (hfcc.edu) — Dearborn residents can get a closer look at City Councilman Mustapha Hammoud, a lifelong local who balances an engineering career at Ford with shaping the city’s future. He discusses his Dearborn education, recent reelection, and work on a new master plan aimed at reflecting residents’ needs while modernizing the community.
3. District thanks the community for recording breaking charity events (dearbornschools.org) — Dearborn Public Schools families just shattered records for two November charity drives, donating nearly 20 tons of food and over $11,000 to support local families in need. The Battle Against Hunger and the long-running Empty Bowls fundraiser both far exceeded past totals, showcasing how students, staff, and neighbors across Dearborn are stepping up as food assistance needs grow.
4. New state-run call center helps Michiganders with long-term care & support plans (wxyz.com) — A Dearborn resident’s experience caring for her mother highlights how Michigan’s free MI Options Call Center can guide families through home modifications, in‑home care, and other long-term support. The statewide program connects older adults and people with disabilities to certified counselors who walk them through resources, from transportation and fraud alerts to safety upgrades, without income limits or fees.
5. Ann Arbor-area star defenders named to Divisions 3-4 all-state football team (mlive.com) — A standout season for Dearborn Divine Child football is getting statewide recognition, with star athlete Marcello Vitti named Player of the Year and coach Chris Laney earning Coach of the Year honors. Their awards come alongside other Ann Arbor-area defenders landing on the Associated Press Divisions 3-4 all-state team.
📸 Around Dearborn
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Dearborn
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★ Featured events ★
- The Motortown All-Stars
Ford Community & Performing Arts Center, 15801 Michigan Ave, Dearborn
7:00 pm
Saturday December 20
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Other local events
- Boys Basketball (Smith @ Bryant)
Bryant Middle School , 460 N Vernon St , Dearborn
4:00 pm - High school options Zoom presentation
Edsel Ford High School Dearborn, MI 48124
5:00 pm - HFC Board of Education Meeting
Andrew Mazzara Administration Services & Conference Center , 5101 Evergreen Road , Dearborn
7:00 pm - Wellness committee meeting
Dearborn Public Schools , 18700 Audette St , Dearborn
2:00 pm - Boys Basketball (Stout @ Bryant)
Bryant Middle School , 460 N Vernon St , Dearborn
4:00 pm
Monday December 15
Thursday December 18
📣 Dearborn Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Rumble in the Jungle Girls' Wrestling Tournament
Allen Park High School , 18401 Champaign Rd , Allen Park
9:00 am - Free ESL Classes - Saturdays
Caroline Kennedy Library of Dearborn Heights , 24590 George St , Dearborn Heights
10:15 am - Family Fun Storytime
Allen Park Public Library , 8100 Allen Rd , Allen Park
10:30 am - The Polar Express at Giant Screen Experience
Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation , 20900 Oakwood Blvd , Dearborn
11:00 am - Holiday Open House
John F Kennedy , Jr. Library , Dearborn Heights
12:00 pm - Macrame 101: Ornaments
Caroline Kennedy Library of Dearborn Heights , 24590 George St , Dearborn Heights
2:00 pm
Saturday December 13
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- The crash on southbound M-39 after Grand River has been cleared.
1:45AM on Dec 12: Crash on SB M-39 after Grand River Lanes blocks the right lane and shoulder, with the entrance to M-39 South from Grand River… (Nextdoor ) - A vehicle fire on I-275 South after 6 Mile Road has been cleared, with traffic reported back to 8 Mile Road.
1:34PM on Dec 11: A vehicle fire on southbound I-275 after 6 Mile is blocking the right center lane, right lane, and right shoulder. (Nextdoor )
- Kroger posted a job opening for Courtesy Clerk/Grocery Bagger in Dearborn. Apply here.
- Snipes posted a job opening for Stock Personnel in Dearborn. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Dearborn here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
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