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🌱 Patch AM: Why Farmington ranks among America’s most Hallmark-worthy holiday towns
Coming up: Operation: Whispering Pines, a Christmas Comedy by Karen Jones on the Farmington Patch calendar

Hello Farmington! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why Farmington ranks among America’s most Hallmark-worthy holiday towns
Also on today's calendar: Operation: Whispering Pines, a Christmas Comedy by Karen Jones and 9 more events.
Find out what's happening in Farmington-Farmington Hillsfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Today's riddle: What did the boat dock say when it was arrested? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Farmington-Farmington Hillsfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Saturday: Cloudy, flurries; very cold, with a high of 24 and low of 4 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
- Sunday: Very cold with periods of sun, temps: high: 21, low: 13.
- Monday: Mostly cloudy and frigid, with a high of 19 and low of 16 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• This Colorado town is among top U.S. cities for ‘where a real-life Hallmark holiday story is most likely to unfold' (canoncitydailyrecord.com) — Farmington ranks among the top U.S. towns where a real-life Hallmark-style holiday story is most likely to unfold, scoring a 5% “Hallmark Likelihood Index.” The ranking highlights Farmington’s small-town charm alongside places like Puyallup, Washington and Littleton, Colorado, underscoring the city’s festive atmosphere and walkable, nostalgic downtown appeal for residents and visitors alike.
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📸 Around Farmington
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Farmington
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★ Featured events ★
- Operation: Whispering Pines, a Christmas Comedy by Karen Jones
First Presbyterian Church of Farmington, 26165 Farmington Rd, Farmington Hills
10:00 am
Sunday December 14
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Other local events
- Farmington Players Present: A Very Farmington Christmas
Farmington Players, 32332 W 12 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, MI, 48334
8:00 pm - Toy Giveaway
Testimony Christian Center Church (TC3) , 32920 W 13 Mile Rd , Farmington Hills
12:00 pm - Farmington Players Present: A Very Farmington Christmas
Farmington Players, 32332 W 12 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, MI, 48334
2:00 pm - Holiday Collage Concert
Kettering Performing Arts Center
7:00 pm - Bethlehem Marketplace
Nardin Park United Methodist , 29887 W 11 Mile Rd , Farmington Hills
1:00 pm - Farmington Players Present: A Very Farmington Christmas
Farmington Players, 32332 W 12 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, MI, 48334
2:00 pm - A Very Farmington Christmas
Farmington Players , 32332 W 12 Mile Rd , Farmington Hills
2:00 pm - 2025 Christmas Party
Swedish Club of Southeastern Michigan , 22398 Ruth St , Farmington Hills
3:00 pm - Once Upon a December Eve
The Hawk - Farmington Hills Community Center , 29995 W 12 Mile Rd , Farmington Hills
4:00 pm - Farmington Players Present: A Very Farmington Christmas
Farmington Players, 32332 W 12 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, MI, 48334
8:00 pm - Farmington Players Present: A Very Farmington Christmas
Farmington Players, 32332 W 12 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, MI, 48334
8:00 pm
Friday December 12
Saturday December 13
Sunday December 14
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Residents - Worried by Slip & Fall walking on Snow & Ice By A Business?
File A City Complaint :) . I drove my mobility scooter in the frigid cold today in Downtown Farmington and feeling good ole frost bite wanting to… (Nextdoor Farmington Village Area) - Just had a Mike S from the Beverly Hills area start a chat with me.
"He" asked about gardening. Which was weird, but ok. Did a couple messages back and forth related to gardening, then "Mike S." stated that "Mike S… (Nextdoor Farmington Village Area)
- Burlington posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Stocking Associate - Part Time in Farmington. Apply here.
- D. Diversified Services posted a job opening for Production Assembly in Farmington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Farmington here.
🗞 Nearby News
Farmington Hills
- Husband has a career night for Farmington Hills Mercy girls basketball (hometownlife.com)
- Michigan Auto Law Launches 12 Days of Giving Social Media Campaign to Support Michigan Families This Holiday Season (michiganbusinessnetwork.com)
- Michigan Republican lawmakers claw back millions in unused funding in party-line vote (cbsnews.com)
Novi
- Suburban Collection Showplace to get a new Vibe (theoaklandpress.com)
Plymouth
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-- The Patch AM Team
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