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And check out Novi High School vs. Brighton High School on the Novi Patch calendar
Greetings Novi! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why a Novi receiver could flip his Big Ten football commitment
- How a Novi-headquartered plastics firm is fueling major Ohio job growth
Also on today's calendar: Christmas Eve Candlelight Service and 1 more event.
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Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Novifor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Wednesday: Breezy; areas of morning fog, with a high of 37 and low of 28 degrees.
- Thursday: Increasingly windy with rain, temps: high: 45, low: 25.
- Friday: A.M. flurries; windy, colder, with a high of 27 and low of 20 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Penn State Football: Four-Star Wide Receiver Has State College In His Sights (nittanysportsnow.com) — A standout wide receiver from Novi, Samson Gash of Detroit Catholic Central, is weighing Penn State among his top college options after previously committing to another Big Ten school. The Penn State legacy and top-10 Michigan recruit could shift the recruiting spotlight onto Novi as new coach Matt Campbell reshapes the Nittany Lions’ 2026 class. 
• $111 million expansion for Revere Plastics Systems announced (thenews-messenger.com) — Novi residents may be interested to know that Revere Plastics Systems, whose headquarters are in Novi, is investing $111 million to expand its Clyde, Ohio plant, adding 378 full-time-equivalent jobs there. The project, backed by an Ohio Job Creation Tax Credit, reflects growth for the Novi-based manufacturer as it ramps up machinery, equipment, and advanced battery component production across its multi-state operations.
📸 Around Novi
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Novi
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★ Featured events ★
- Novi High School vs. Brighton High School
Novi High School, 24062 Taft Rd Room 100, Novi
7:00 pm
Thursday December 18
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Other local events
- Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
North Congregational Church , 36520 W 12 Mile Rd , Farmington Hills
7:00 pm - New Years Eve Family Bash & Kids' Countdown
Paradise Park , 45799 Grand River Ave , Novi
12:00 pm - Ultimate Fishing Show - Detroit
Suburban Collection Showplace , 46100 Grand River Ave , Novi
1:00 pm
Wednesday December 24
Wednesday December 31
Thursday January 8
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Play-Doh Party
Walled Lake City Library , 1499 E West Maple Rd Suite 100 , Walled Lake
10:30 am - The Next Chapter: A 55+ Book Discussion Group: The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamali
Northville Community Center , 303 W Main St , Northville
11:00 am - Play-Doh Party @ the Walled Lake Library!
Walled Lake City Library , 1499 E West Maple Rd Suite 100 , Walled Lake
11:00 am - A Very Northville Christmas
Tipping Point Theatre
2:00 pm - Between the Lines
Wixom Public Library , 49015 Pontiac Trail , Wixom
2:00 pm - Winter Science Fun! December 17 - Northville, MI 2025
Northville Art House , 215 W Cady St , Northville
4:15 pm - Hope for the Holidays Seminar
Plymouth First Methodist United Church , 45201 N Territorial Road , Plymouth
6:00 pm - TechXpert Computer Help by Appointment
NDL Northville District Library , 212 West Cady St , Northville
6:00 pm
Wednesday December 17
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- OCHN Releases Application to Participate —Oakland Community Health Network Read on Patch
- Hey all, someone on this site tried to scam me of $500.
I offered a microwave for sale for $50. They did not want to just bring cash they wanted to send by Venmo. I set up an account and the email from the… (Nextdoor Novi Pavillion) - Need a seasonal quote for a driveway snow cleanup.
Or per cleanup. Live in willowbrook community. Please provide phone numbers I can contact. (Nextdoor Willowbrook)
- Sam's Club posted a job opening for Maintenance Custodian Associate in Novi. Apply here.
- CommonSail Investment Group posted a job opening for Wellness Team Supervisor in Novi. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Novi here.
🗞 Nearby News
Wixom
- LFLF gymnastics posts season-high score at Fowlerville Invite (mlive.com)
Walled Lake
- 86 MSU graduates receive MSU Board of Trustees' Award for academic excellence (msu.edu)
- Southfield City Council approves controversial data center plan (freep.com)
- Michigan House cancels $645M in state spending without Senate OK (dailypress.net)
Farmington Hills
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don’t know. I can never finish drinking the hot bath!
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