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It’s Friday, Monroe County! Let’s finish this week strong.
In today’s can’t-miss-weekend-plans edition: TMNT II anniversary screening, the Moonlight Masquerade gala, and Peter Pan ballet + a stacked lineup of events this weekend.
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📰 In the news
Meet the latest recruits: Earlier this month, Monroe County Sheriff Troy Goodnough welcomed two new deputies, Andrew Buchko and Jayden Rogan, to the sheriff’s department, with a community announcement introducing the additions to residents — read the full announcement.
Groceries for households in need: Free TEFAP food distribution events happen in March and April in Monroe County. Eligibility includes SNAP, WIC, CSFP, or SSI, or income under $3,913 for one or $5,288 for two — get all the details.
Guidance for basic filings: Free tax help is available in Monroe for seniors and low to moderate income residents, with sessions at Monroe and Frenchtown centers on Monday and Friday mornings through April 15 — see eligibility and session details.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
Highlights this week:
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💎 Local business spotlight
Make-it-yourself vibes: In Milan, Hunter & Ellie’s fuels creativity with hands-on classes and shelves of locally made finds. It’s the place you pop into “just to look,” then stroll out grinning, clutching something you crafted… or a perfect little treasure you discovered.
Upgrade your backyard hangout: If those boards wobble, TBC Decks, LLC delivers custom builds, repairs, and resurfacing, and they’ll assess if your framing can be safely reused. Local, licensed, and communicative, they turn deck work into steady progress with clear updates and solid results.
Old-school seafood fix: Since 1934, Chateau Louise has anchored Luna Pier with cozy, no-rush vibes by the lake, serving comforting seafood and steak standards. When you crave a solid midweek dinner without decisions, this longtime standby quietly delivers with warmth, reliability, and just the right splash of nostalgia.
These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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Six figures you can’t spend: Most homeowners over 50 have spent years dutifully paying their mortgage, assuming the only time it’ll pay off is when they sell. I thought the same thing until I discovered you can tap into the equity you’ve earned whenever you want (without leaving your home). Overdue for a new roof? Want to build your dream bathroom? There are two ways to turn equity into usable cash →
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📆 Around town this weekend
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🐢 TMNT II: The Secret of the Ooze – 35th Anniversary @ Phoenix Theatres Mall of Monroe | Friday (3/13) at 1:00 PM – Think your Saturday morning heroes still hold up? Celebrate 35 years of TMNT II as Leo, Donnie, Mikey, and Raph take on an ooze-powered Shredder, plus Tokka and Rahzar. Bring the kids, call it bonding, and prepare for involuntary pizza cravings.
🍿 Friday Night Movie! @ Blue Bush Branch Library | Friday (3/13) at 5:30 PM – If you need an easy win with the kids, Friday Night Movie serves up Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie and Zootopia 2, plus hands-on activities that keep little hands busy and grown-ups sane. Think crafts, giggles, and popcorn, then everyone home before the sugar crash.
🎭 The Moonlight Masquerade @ River Raisin Banquet Center, LLC | Friday (3/13) at 6:00 PM – Break out the mask you swore you’d wear again, because Monroe Public Schools is hosting the 2nd Annual Moonlight Masquerade Gala. Expect laughter, a little sparkle, and the good kind of small talk, all while raising real money for local kids, and classrooms.
😂 Comedy Show @ Uncle Lyle’s Tavern and Grille (Dundee) | Friday (3/13) at 8:00 PM – Uncle Lyle’s is bringing in Comedy Central’s Mark Knope for a proper laugh tune-up, the kind you can’t get from reruns, yes, that Bob & Tom guy. Go for show-only at $20, or spring for dinner and a show at $35, and call ahead.
🛠 March Workshop @ Reviresco Financial Planning & Wealth Management | Saturday (3/14) at 8:00 AM – Thinking about divorce, or just want straight answers without the courtroom soap opera? This half-day Second Saturday workshop brings local pros, legal, financial, and emotional clarity, and confidentiality, so you can meet others in the same boat and choose your next move, including staying put.
🛍 Locally Charmed Pop Up @ Kindred & Sol | Saturday (3/14) at 12:00 PM – Patio weather not quite here, but St. Patrick’s vibes are, so meet me at Kindred & Sol for a pop-up with ten vendors, fresh finds, and spring energy. Shop a little, chat a lot, call it quality time that smells like new candles.
🤲 Reiki Share @ The Mall of Monroe | Sunday (3/15) at 2:00 PM – Midweek nerves frayed like your charger cable? Pop into Serenity Yoga & Dance for a community Reiki share, an hour-plus of quiet company, deep breaths, and low-key healing. Anyone can join, and the suggested $5 donation costs less than your fancy coffee.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Monroe County report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 47°F – Low: 28°F – Precip: 59%
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy. High near 47, with temperatures falling to around 44 in the afternoon. Southwest wind 21 to 29 mph, with gusts as high as 53 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. West northwest wind 14 to 29 mph, with gusts as high as 49 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 40°F – Low: 32°F – Precip: 4%
Partly sunny, with a high near 40. West southwest wind 6 to 13 mph. Later: Snow likely between 8pm and 5am, then rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around one inch possible.
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