🌱 Patch AM: What a 1869 Dexter Leader column says about awkward goodbyes

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In today's newsletter:

• What a 1869 Dexter Leader column says about awkward goodbyes

Also on today's calendar: Drop-In Makerspace Grades K-8 and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: How many sheep does it take to make a sweater? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Cloudy, with a high of 37 and low of 30 degrees.
• Sunday: Cloudy with a little rain, temps: high: 52, low: 24.
• Monday: Snow at times, with a high of 29 and low of 19 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!

📰 News we're reading

• Life Back Then: A Warning for Young Romance from 1869 (thesuntimesnews.com) — A quirky 1869 advice column from the Dexter Leader is resurfaced, warning young men not to overstay their visits when calling on young women. The piece paints a vivid, humorous picture of anxious daughters, watchful parents, and the timeless art of knowing when to leave—reminding Dexter readers that social awkwardness is hardly a modern invention.
   

📸 Around Dexter

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Dexter

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Saturday December 27

• Drop-In Makerspace Grades K-8
  Dexter District Library , 3255 Alpine , Dexter
  11:00 am

Monday December 29

• Drop-in New Year's Hat & Noismaker Crafts
  Dexter District Library Dexter, MI 48130
  11:00 am

Tuesday December 30

• KPop Demon Hunters Party
  Dexter District Library Dexter, MI 48130
  2:00 pm

Thursday January 1

• We the People
  Dexter District Library Dexter, MI 48130

Saturday January 3

• Friends of the Library Used Book Sale
  Dexter District Library Dexter, MI 48130
  9:00 am
• Drop-in Wish & Treasure Box Craft
  Dexter District Library Dexter, MI 48130
  11:00 am
• Mug Decorating and Hot Cocoa Bar
  Dexter District Library Dexter, MI 48130
  2:00 pm

Monday January 5

• Drop- In Lego Club Grades K-8
  Dexter District Library , 3255 Alpine , Dexter
  4:30 pm

Wednesday January 7

• Drop-In Preschool Winter Crafts
  Dexter District Library , 3255 Alpine , Dexter
  11:00 am
• Drop-in Preschool Winter Crafts
  Dexter District Library Dexter, MI 48130
  11:00 am
• Chess Club for Kids and Teens
  Dexter District Library , 3255 Alpine , Dexter
  6:30 pm

📣 Dexter Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday December 27

• Saline Indoor Farmers Market
  Liberty School , 7265 N Ann Arbor St , Saline
  9:00 am

Sunday December 28

• Unified Worship Service
  The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce , 300 E Grand River , Brighton
  10:00 am
• Yoga in the Taproom
  Bløm Mead + Cider , 100 S 4th Ave STE 110 , Ann Arbor
  1:00 pm
• Troy at Brighton
  Brighton High School , 7878 Brighton Rd , Brighton
  3:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Molly Maid posted a job opening for House Cleaner in Dexter. Apply here.
• TravelCenters of America posted a job opening for Popeyes Cashier III - PT in Dexter. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Dexter here.

🗞 Nearby News

Chelsea

• 2 public sessions set for road reconstruction near Chelsea (mlive.com)
• Five Guys almost open, clothing boutiques closing: Jackson headlines Dec. 19-25 (mlive.com)

Ann Arbor

• Ring in 2026 with these New Year's events in Ann Arbor (mlive.com)
• Hello, Ann Arbor: Finishing 2025 strong with data centers, Sherrone Moore (mlive.com)
• Police officers drive 600 miles to bring gifts to hospitalized little girl for Christmas (local12.com)

Ok Dexter! 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 have no idea. I didn’t even know sheep could knit.
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