🌱 Patch AM: How a Utica schools communicator became Michigan’s first “Rising Star”

Morning Utica! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How a Utica schools communicator became Michigan’s first “Rising Star”
• How Utica stunned Ford with last-second free throws

Also on today's calendar: Family Day: Peekaboo Penguins!.

Today's riddle: Last night I had a dream. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Not as cold, becoming breezy, with a high of 40 and low of 18 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
• Sunday: Colder with partial sunshine, temps: high: 28, low: 18.
• Monday: A little wintry mix, with a high of 34 and low of 32 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Utica Schools public relations coordinator receives award (macombdaily.com) — Utica Community Schools’ public relations coordinator Jennifer Kane has been honored with the Michigan School Public Relations Association’s first-ever “Rising Star” award, recognizing her innovative communication work for the district. Now in her fourth year with UCS, she’s led rebranding efforts, supported the successful 2023 bond issue, and oversees key outreach like kindergarten registration and media relations that directly affect Utica-area families.
   

• Lakeview pulls away from South Lake; Utica edges Ford on late free throws; L'Anse Creuse North freezes Anchor Bay (macombdaily.com) — Utica High’s boys basketball team pulled off a dramatic 51-49 comeback win over Utica Ford, capped by clutch free throws from Eli Coffee and Hayden Hirmiz after trailing by 13. The roundup also highlights other Macomb-area games, but Utica’s late-game heroics stand out for local fans following the Chieftains’ early-season momentum.
   

📸 Around Utica

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Utica

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday December 20

• Paul Elia Comedy Show at Paradise Banquet and Restaurant
  Paradise Banquet and Restaurant, 13461 Hall Rd, Utica
  7:30 pm

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Other local events

Sunday December 21

• Family Day: Peekaboo Penguins!
  Painting with a Twist , 50336 Schoenherr Rd , Shelby Township
  12:00 pm

Tuesday December 23

• Paper Plants
  North Branch - Creative/Story Room
  11:00 am

📣 Utica Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday December 20

• Farmers Market
  Royal Oak Farmers Market , 316 E 11 Mile Road , Royal Oak
  7:00 am
• Board Gaming Meet-up
  Library , 40255 Dodge Park Road , Sterling Heights
  10:00 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
• Old-Fashioned Christmas
  Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm , 1005 Van Hoosen Rd , Rochester Hills
  12:00 pm
• Reserved
  Rochester Calendar Rochester, MI 48307
  4:00 pm
• A Christmas Carol
  Wilson Hall, Rm 207 , 378 Meadow Brook Rd. , Rochester
  7:00 pm

Sunday December 21

• Antiques & Collectibles Market
  Royal Oak Farmers Market , 316 E 11 Mile Road , Royal Oak
  8:00 am
• In-Person Free Robotics/Math Workshop for Kids at Warren, MI (7-14)
  Homewood Suites by Hilton Warren Detroit , 31993 Van Dyke Ave , Warren
  11:00 am
• SUNDAY FUNDAY ~ Pick your Fave (6+)
  Painting with a Twist , 3320 S Rochester Rd , Rochester Hills
  11:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Kentucky Fried Chicken posted a job opening for KFC Team Member in Utica. Apply here.
• Tailored Brands, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate Part Time in Utica. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Utica here.

🗞 Nearby News

Sterling Heights

• SERVICE CIRCUIT: Service clubs help pets and people enrich holidays (macombdaily.com)
• Holder's quadruple-double helps Regina remain unbeaten with rout of Cranbrook; Utica rallies past Stevenson; Romeo edges Utica Ford (macombdaily.com)
• Man leads police on high speed chase from Eastpointe to Harrison Twp. (macombdaily.com)

Macomb

• Michigan Men Could Face 15 Years After Alleged Paternity Test Switch-Up (icecreamconvos.com)

Ok Utica! 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

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I dreamed I was swimming in a pool of orange soda, but it was just a Fanta-sea.
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