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🌱 Patch AM: Which Ferndale LGBTQ+ groups most need your help this holiday season?

And on the Ferndale Patch calendar - Tequila Dinner Featuring El Mayor

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Good morning to you Ferndale! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which Ferndale LGBTQ+ groups most need your help this holiday season?

Also on today's calendar: Tequila Dinner Featuring El Mayor and 3 more events.

Find out what's happening in Ferndalefor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: What did the little needle say to the mother needle when it brought home a failing report card? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Ferndalefor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Thursday: Low clouds, with a high of 39 and low of 28 degrees.
  • Friday: Freezing rain in the morning, temps: high: 33, low: 27.
  • Saturday: Low clouds, with a high of 38 and low of 34 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Get Help (Or Be The Help) This Holiday Season (pridesource.com) — Ferndale residents looking for support or ways to give back this season can plug into local LGBTQ+ resources like Ferndale Pride, MiGen’s senior center in Ferndale, and regional groups such as Affirmations and Ruth Ellis Center. The guide explains what each organization offers, from housing and healthcare to support groups and social events, and how locals can volunteer or donate to strengthen queer community year-round.
   

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Royal Oak

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I guess I’m not as sharp as I thought.
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