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π± Which Macomb County defenders dominated the 2025 football season?
Coming up on the Macomb Patch calendar: Feeding Time in the Nature Center

Good morning Macomb! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. βοΈ
In today's newsletter:
- Which Macomb County defenders dominated the 2025 football season?
- How you can sit beside a Macomb veteranβs final hours
Also on today's calendar: Self Care Sunday and 3 more events.
Find out what's happening in Macomb Townshipfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Today's riddle: How many sheep does it take to make a sweater? π€ (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Macomb Townshipfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Saturday: Dull and dreary, with a high of 34 and low of 30 degrees.
- Sunday: Cloudy with a bit of rain, temps: high: 46, low: 29.
- Monday: Snow at times, with a high of 31 and low of 22 degrees.
π° News we're reading
β’ FOOTBALL: All-Macomb County Dream Team Defense is a terrorizing group (macombdaily.com) β Macomb County football fans can now see which local defensive standouts made the 2025 All-Macomb County Dream Team and other all-county lists. The piece breaks down top players from schools like Macomb Dakota, Romeo, Utica, and more, with stats, college commitments, and full first- and second-team selections across all tiers.
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β’ SERVICE CIRCUIT: Veterans receive support even as end of life nears (macombdaily.com) β Macomb County veterans and residents are invited to support end-of-life care through volunteer programs at Michigan Veterans Home in Chesterfield Township and related VA and hospice initiatives. The story highlights the No Member Dies Alone program, how volunteers comfort dying veterans, and the many ways individuals, clubs, and businesses can donate time or funds to improve veteransβ quality of life.
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πΈ Around Macomb
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π Upcoming Events in Macomb
β Featured events β
- Feeding Time in the Nature Center
Stony Creek Metropark Nature Center, 4300 Main Park Road, Shelby Township
1:00 pm
Sunday December 28
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Other local events
- Self Care Sunday
Painting with a Twist , 50336 Schoenherr Rd , Shelby Township
2:00 pm - Blacklight Art: Teens & Up!
Painting with a Twist , 50336 Schoenherr Rd , Shelby Township
5:00 pm - Exercise
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8:30 am - Chicks with Sticks
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10:00 am - Adaptive Tech
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10:00 am
Sunday December 28
Thursday January 8
Friday January 9
π£ Macomb Shout Outs!
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π Events Nearby
- Holiday Pickleball Tournament - Beginner Level
Sterling Heights, MI Calendar , 40250 Dodge Park Rd. , Sterling Heights
11:00 am - All Aboard! Model Railroad Exhibit presented by the Stoney Creek Model Railroad Club
Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm , 1005 Van Hoosen Road , Rochester Hills
12:00 pm - Holiday Pickleball Tournament - Advanced Level
Sterling Heights, MI Calendar , 40250 Dodge Park Rd. , Sterling Heights
2:00 pm - Room Full of Hendrix - The Ultimate Jimi Hendrix Experience
Diesel Concert Lounge , 33151 23 Mile Rd , New Baltimore
7:00 pm - Rochester Mills
Rochester Mills Beer Company , 400 Water St , Rochester
9:00 pm - Haven Place Winter Camp
Haven Place , 58575 Main St , New Haven
9:00 am
Saturday December 27
Sunday December 28
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π¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- With freezing rain in the forecast today, please be cautious on roads and walkways.
Ice can also bring down electric lines. Remember to stay at least 25 feet away from any downed power line and anything that line touches. Report⦠(Nextdoor )
- Burlington posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Stocking Associate - Part Time in Rochester. Apply here.
- Acosta posted a job opening for Merchandiser Specialist in Rochester. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Macomb here.
π Nearby News
Chesterfield
- Foes of Roseville Sacred Heart demolition lose court battles (macombdaily.com)
- Things to do in Metro Detroit, Dec. 26 and beyond (theoaklandpress.com)
Sterling Heights
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I have no idea. I didnβt even know sheep could knit.
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