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Fundraiser for Westland Fallen Firefighter Plus More for the Week Ahead
Here are five pieces of information to help fuel your week in Novi.

It's Monday, and that means we've put together this list of things going on in Novi to help make your week a little brighter, easier and more fun. For a full list of things to do this week, look at the Patch calendar of events.
1. In case you missed it
New education benchmarks currently being implemented in Michigan schools are under debate as the state legislature took steps last week to block funding that would fully implement the standards.
2. Local voice of the week
Walt Disney came back to life for a day in the media center of Novi’s Orchard Hills Elementary School this past Thursday. Vikshita Pallerla portrayed the iconic cartoonist to the younger students of the school and the attentive parents who came to observe the 4th grade wax museum.
3. Save the dateThe Novi Professional Firefighters Union Local #3232 and the Association of Novi Firefighters together with The Tilted Kilt of Novi are hosting a fundraiser to support the family of Brian Woelke.
4. For your information
Help Patch fight hunger this summer by participating in a virtual cereal drive to benefit Gleaners.
5. What's new?Now our news looks better, is easier to comment on, and is easier to share. And right below the news on the homepage you’ll see blogs, where we can showcase more town voices and get a view of what’s happening beyond the news. Plus, we’ve made it easier to start a blog yourself -- any time, about anything.
2. Local voice of the week
Walt Disney came back to life for a day in the media center of Novi’s Orchard Hills Elementary School this past Thursday. Vikshita Pallerla portrayed the iconic cartoonist to the younger students of the school and the attentive parents who came to observe the 4th grade wax museum.
3. Save the dateThe Novi Professional Firefighters Union Local #3232 and the Association of Novi Firefighters together with The Tilted Kilt of Novi are hosting a fundraiser to support the family of Brian Woelke.
4. For your information
Help Patch fight hunger this summer by participating in a virtual cereal drive to benefit Gleaners.
5. What's new?Now our news looks better, is easier to comment on, and is easier to share. And right below the news on the homepage you’ll see blogs, where we can showcase more town voices and get a view of what’s happening beyond the news. Plus, we’ve made it easier to start a blog yourself -- any time, about anything.
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