Community Corner
🌱 Why more Romeo kids need holiday gifts—and how you can help
Coming up: Holiday Lights at the Farm on the Romeo Patch calendar
Hello again Romeo! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why more Romeo kids need holiday gifts—and how you can help
- How a new state lawsuit could change Romeo’s school safety funding
Also on today's calendar: Bruce Springsteen Tribute ft. The Boss Revue and 3 more events.
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Find out what's happening in Romeofor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: A couple of flurries, with a high of 27 and low of 13 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
- Friday: Mostly cloudy with flurries, temps: high: 28, low: 15.
- Saturday: A little snow in the p.m., with a high of 21 and low of 7 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Macomb County organizations have more kids that need gifts, and not enough donations (macombdaily.com) — Families with children in Romeo schools are seeing higher need for holiday help this year, and the R & E Family Foundation is stepping up to support more local students with essentials and gifts. Alongside Friends of Foster Kids and Macomb County Toys for Tots, organizers report rising requests and urge residents who can to donate so no child is left out. 
• Arguments in lawsuit for safety and mental health funding to be heard on Thursday (macombdaily.com) — Romeo Community Schools is one of several Michigan districts suing the state over new conditions tied to $321 million in school safety and mental health grants, arguing required waivers of legal privilege are unconstitutional and vague. The Michigan Court of Claims will hear arguments Thursday, and districts, including Romeo, must decide by Dec. 30 whether to keep or opt out of the funding depending on the ruling.
📸 Around Romeo
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Romeo
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★ Featured events ★
- Holiday Lights at the Farm
Wolcott Mill Farm Center, 65775 Wolcott Rd, Ray
6:00 pm
Friday December 12
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Other local events
- RHS Band Concert
Romeo High School Romeo, MI 48065
7:00 pm - Bruce Springsteen Tribute ft. The Boss Revue
Younger's , 120 S Main St , Romeo
8:00 pm - Kid’s Outdoor Craft Hour
Stony Creek Metropark Nature Center , 4300 Main Park Road , Shelby Township
1:00 pm - Sensory Friendly Holiday Lights at the Farm
Wolcott Mill Farm Center , 65775 Wolcott Rd , Ray
6:00 pm - RHS Choir Concert
Romeo High School Romeo, MI 48065
7:00 pm
Thursday December 11
Friday December 12
Saturday December 13
Sunday December 14
Wednesday December 17
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Exercise
Macomb, MI Calendar Macomb, MI 48042
8:30 am - Stories and Snacks
North Branch - Creative/Story Room
10:00 am - Reducing the Risk of Falling - What Can You do for Yourself?
Shelby Township Activities Center , 14975 21 Mile Rd , Shelby Twp
10:00 am - ELL Conversation Group
Shelby Township Library , 52610 Van Dyke Ave , Shelby Township
10:00 am - Senior Cookies & Coloring
Shelby Township Activities Center , 14975 21 Mile Rd , Shelby Twp
10:00 am - Chicks with Sticks
Macomb, MI Calendar Macomb, MI 48042
10:00 am
Thursday December 11
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Merchandising Sales Associate in Romeo. Apply here.
- Busch's, Inc. posted a job opening for Stock Associate (Full Time) in Rochester. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Romeo here.
🗞 Nearby News
Armada
- Richmond's Evans, Hollister; Armada's Malburg earn Michigan Sports Writers D5-6 All-State honors (macombdaily.com)
- Holiday celebrations held around Macomb County (macombdaily.com)
Macomb
- Macomb County Planning, Economic Development garners 3 awards (macombdaily.com)
- Macomb Ballet Company expands holiday magic with ‘The Nutcracker' (candgnews.com)
- Rep. Robinson named ABC SEMI's Legislator of the Year (gophouse.org)
Ok Romeo! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
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