Here are five tidbits of news and information we hope you'll find useful or entertaining.
And remember, always included in this Monday-Wednesday-Friday feature is a video from someone wishing everyone "good morning" as part of a message to our community. Today's message comes from Lauren Smith.
1. The weather
Today will be sunny, with a high near 85 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. Tonight will be mostly clear, with a low around 61 degrees.
2. Gasoline prices
Here's a quick survey of the lowest per-gallon prices for regular gasoline in the Brighton area as of Thursday night, according to DetroitGasPrices.com via GasBuddy.com:
- Costco, 6700 Whitmore Lake Rd: $3.79
- CITGO (Dandy Oil), 1050 E Grand River: $3.79
- BP, 204 West Grand River: $3.85
3. Garage Sale
There will be a garage sale today at 119 N 4th St beginning at 8:30 a.m. There will be household items, furniture, childrens toys, books, comic books and outdoor/yard items.
4. Open Mic Night
Fenton Winery and Brewery will host an Open Mic Night tonight from 7:30-10:30 p.m. Musicians, please note performers must be 18 or older and that these are acoustic-only performances. A sound system and several microphones will be available. Note that no poetry, gospel, readings or heavy metal will be performed. The number of songs you can play depends upon how many musicians have signed up. Contact the winery at 810-373-4194 for more details.
5. Trivia
What local 45-year-old family business offers high-quality hair replacement for both men and women?
Wednesday's question: What local restaurant hosts 'Wine Down Wednesdays?' Answer: Brighton Bar & Grill