Good Morning Brighton - Kay Simmons
Check out the weather, fuel prices and more for Aug. 8, 2012.
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 Kay Simmons, Community Garden Coordinator for the Livingston Hunger Council.
1. The weather
Today will be partly sunny, with a high near 85 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. Tonight will be mostly cloudy, with a 30 percent chance o fshowers and thunderstorms after 5 a.m., and a low around 62 degrees.
2. Gasoline prices
Here's a quick survey of the lowest per-gallon prices for regular gasoline in the Brighton area as of Sunday night, according to DetroitGasPrices.com via GasBuddy.com:
- Costco, 6700 Whitmore Lake Rd: $3.95
- Marathon, 5756 Whitmore Lake Rd: $3.99
- BP, 204 West Grand River: $3.99
3. Barnes & Noble Storytime
Barnes & Noble Booksellers will host a storytime for children today at 10 a.m. This event is free.
4. On the Ball
Lady of Livingston will hold an on-the-ball class today at 10:45 a.m. Work all the major muscle groups in a class perfect for beginners.
5. Trivia
Where in downtown Brighton can you find cheeses from 12 different countries?
Monday's question: What local business recently re-opened in downtown Brighton after being closed for about a year after it was damaged from neighboring construction? Answer: Modern Vintage