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🌱 Patch AM: What future doctors are learning inside Beaumont Troy’s after-hours skills nights
Also, don't miss Preschool & Kindergarten Information Night on the Troy Patch calendar

Cheers Troy! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What future doctors are learning inside Beaumont Troy’s after-hours skills nights
- How could Trump’s marijuana move change Troy-area cannabis businesses?
Also on today's calendar: Preschool & Kindergarten Information Night.
Find out what's happening in Troyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Troyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Sunday: Colder; breezy in the morning, with a high of 29 and low of 20 degrees.
- Monday: A little snow and sleet, temps: high: 35, low: 32.
- Tuesday: Low clouds, with a high of 45 and low of 29 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Skills nights provide early exposure to clinical procedures for OUWB students (oakland.edu) — Medical students are getting early, hands-on training right at Corewell Health Beaumont Troy Hospital, including dermatology skills nights at Corewell Troy. Through pediatrics, dermatology, and OB-GYN sessions, OUWB students practice real procedures with local physicians, building confidence before they begin clinical rotations that will serve patients in Troy and surrounding communities.
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• What Trump's rescheduling of marijuana means for Michigan's cannabis industry, research (wxyz.com) — Troy is the dateline for a statewide look at how President Trump’s move to reclassify marijuana could reshape Michigan’s cannabis businesses and medical research. Local dispensaries and banking experts explain how tax burdens may ease, research access could expand, and why banking and full legalization challenges will still remain for Troy-area operators and patients.
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📸 Around Troy
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Troy
★ Featured events ★
- Preschool & Kindergarten Information Night
Eagle Creek Academy, 3739 Kern Rd,
6:00 pm
Thursday January 15
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Other local events
- NOT ONLINE DATING - HOLIDAY SPEED DATING & SINGLES MIXER - AGES 55+
Shield's Restaurant Bar Pizzeria , 1476 W Maple Rd , Troy
6:30 pm - Troy Gym Kids Night Out
Troy Gym 3 , 1921 Northwood , Troy
6:30 pm
Monday December 22
Saturday December 27
📣 Troy Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Antiques & Collectibles Market
Royal Oak Farmers Market , 316 E 11 Mile Road , Royal Oak
8:00 am - Body Party — Nature's Playhouse
Nature's Playhouse, Ferndale , 777 Livernois St , Ferndale
9:00 am - Photos with Santa
Great Lakes Crossing Outlets , 4000 Baldwin Rd , Auburn Hills
10:00 am - Santa House
Birmingham Principal Shopping , 151 Martin St , Birmingham
10:00 am - Family Day: Pick Your Squishy
Painting with a Twist , 50336 Schoenherr Rd , Shelby Township
10:00 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 - Riverview vs Brighton
Hazel Park High School , 23400 Hughes Ave , Hazel Park
11:00 am - SUNDAY FUNDAY ~ Pick your Fave (6+)
Painting with a Twist , 3320 S Rochester Rd , Rochester Hills
11:30 am - Little Donut Truck At The Village Of Rochester Hills
The Village Of Rochester Hills , 104 N Adams Rd , Rochester Hills
12:00 pm - Family Day: Peekaboo Penguins!
Painting with a Twist , 50336 Schoenherr Rd , Shelby Township
12:00 pm
Sunday December 21
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I started a new Group on ND, "Resources for food, housing, etc.
for Macomb, Oakland and Wayne County". There are also resources listed for food pantries, seniors, pets, warming centers. The intent of this group… (Nextdoor Bridge Park) - I was scammed a short while for $$$.
Received 5 calls about missing a court case. Said I was talking to police officers who gave me their badge numbers. Put me on a gag order and needed… (Nextdoor Square Lake to Livernois)
- Abercrombie & Fitch posted a job opening for Hollister Co. - Assistant Manager, Somerset North in Troy. Apply here.
- Slate Auto posted a job opening for Automotive Photo Retoucher in Troy. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Troy here.
🗞 Nearby News
Clawson
- Delaying Collision Repair May Cost Thousands and Compromise Vehicle Safety (bakercityherald.com)
- Cabrini remains perfect on season with win over WOLL in key CHSL boys hoops showdown (theoaklandpress.com)
Birmingham
- Royal Oak police and fire bring the holiday magic to local kids (candgnews.com)
Royal Oak
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-- The Patch AM Team
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