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In today's newsletter:

• Why a Dearborn school board member says Israeli police detained him
• Inside Dearborn’s high-tech Ford studio shaping tomorrow’s car designs
• How a UM‑Dearborn expert says to handle kids’ holiday boredom

Also on today's calendar: Picasso At the Lapin Agile and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What two things can you never eat for breakfast? . 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Windy with snow showers, with a high of 28 and low of 20 degrees.
• Tuesday: Chilly; a bit of p.m. snow, temps: high: 27, low: 23.
• Wednesday: Cloudy, snow showers; chilly, with a high of 27 and low of 11 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!

📰 News we're reading

• Dearborn Board of Education member says he was detained in Israel (freep.com subscription) — Dearborn residents may want to know that local Board of Education member and comedian Amer Zahr says Israeli police briefly detained and questioned him after a comedy show in Nazareth. He reports being asked about “inciting against Israel,” pressured to sign a Hebrew document he couldn’t read, and later released, while State Rep. Alabas Farhat of D-Dearborn publicly urged U.S. officials to ensure his safety.
   

• How to design a new car in 2026 (inquirer.com) — Design work at Ford’s Dearborn Product Development Center is helping reshape how future vehicles are created, blending traditional clay modeling with cutting-edge virtual and augmented reality tools. The piece explains how Dearborn and other Michigan studios now use VR headsets, 3D printing, and digital milling to speed up prototyping while still relying on full-size clay models for final design decisions.
   

• Parents share tips to keep kids busy during the holiday break (wxyz.com) — A University of Michigan–Dearborn parenting expert says it’s okay if kids feel a little bored over winter break, as it can spark creativity and independence. Local parents and a craft business owner share low-cost ideas like puzzles, art projects, Play-Doh, and simple at-home celebrations to keep children engaged without relying heavily on screens.
   

📸 Around Dearborn

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Dearborn

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday December 30

• Noon Year’s Eve Party
  Henry Ford Centennial Library, 16301 Michigan Ave, Dearborn
  11:00 am

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Other local events

Wednesday December 31

• Family-Friendly Noon Year’s Eve Party
  Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation , 20900 Oakwood Blvd , Dearborn
  10:00 am

Thursday January 8

• Boys Basketball (Unis @ Bryant)
  Bryant Middle School , 460 N Vernon St , Dearborn
  4:00 pm

Friday January 9

• Picasso At the Lapin Agile
  Players Guild of Dearborn Inc , 21730 Madison St , Dearborn
  8:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Monday December 29

• Drop In Hockey
  Civic Ice Arena , 200 Log Cabin Road , Garden City
  11:00 am
• Hooks & Needles
  Taylor Community Library , 12303 Pardee Rd , Taylor
  11:00 am
• Figure Skating Practice Ice
  Garden City, MI Calendar , 200 Log Cabin Road , Garden City
  3:00 pm
• Downriver Wanderers Cruise Night
  Holy Cow! Creamery , 939 Ford Ave , Wyandotte
  5:00 pm

Tuesday December 30

• Powerhouse Gym
  Powerhouse Gym , 16231 Woodward Ave , Highland Park
  9:30 am
• Bridge Club (back)
  Southgate Veterans Memorial Library (Adults) Southgate, MI 48195
  10:30 am
• Winter Break Family Pool Party
  Downriver Family YMCA , 16777 Northline Rd , Southgate
  11:30 am
• Open Skate
  Garden City, MI Calendar , 200 Log Cabin Road , Garden City
  12:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

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🗞 Nearby News

Dearborn Heights

• Dearborn Heights city employees face sudden layoffs, mayor requests resignations (clickondetroit.com)

Allen Park

• O'NEILL: Reflections on the Epstein scandal (thenewsherald.com)

Detroit

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Lunch and dinner. (From Norine S.)
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