Weekend Planner: Charity Hockey, Food Drive, Madrigal Dinner and Teddy Bear Sleepover
Bringing you the latest and greatest for the weekend in Brighton and the surrounding area.
1. BRIGHTON LIONS CLUB COLLECTS FOOD, CASH TO HELP OTHERS
Where: VG's Food Center & Pharmacy in Brighton and Howell Walmart, 3850 E Grand River, Howell
When: 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 5 (until 4 p.m. at Walmart and until 8 p.m. at VG's)
Cost: Whatever you'd care to donate (cash or non-perishable food items)
Why go: Help out your neighbors in need
Where: Compuware Sports Arena, 14900 N. Beck Road, Plymouth
When: 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5 (your ticket also gets you into the Plymouth Whalers vs. the Windsor Spitfires 7 p.m. game)
Cost: $12; get tickets here; select Brighton PD tickets to make sure $4 of your admission goes to the Livingston County "Shop with a Cop" Program
Why go: Have a great evening out: see two hockey games and support a great charity that helps your neighbors
Where: Brighton District Library
When: 5-6:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4
Cost: Free, but must pre-register; call 810-229-6571
Why go: Teddy Bear sleepover offers an evening of stories and fun from 5-6:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4 at Brighton District Library (Room A/B). Children ages 5-6 should come with their caregiver and a teddy bear or other snuggly friend for dinner and dessert.
4. SURVIVAL SATURDAY: SHELTER BUILDING
Where: Kensington Metropark (Nature Center), 2240 W. Buno Road, Milford
When: 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5
Cost: $3 per person; if you don't have an annual park pass, there's a $5 daily park entry fee
Why go: This event is for anyone who wants to learn outdoor survival skills
5. MADRIGAL DINNER AT PARKER HIGH SCHOOL
Where: Parker Middle School, 400 Wright Road, Howell
When: 5:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4
Cost: $18 for adults and seniors; $15 for students; children under five admitted free
Why go: How often do you get a chance to hear madrigal music? Thought so.
MORE EVENTS:
- 'It's a Wonderful Life' 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 5 and Saturday, Nov. 5 and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6 in Hartland High School Auditorium, 10635 Dunham Road, Hartland
- 'Views and Visions' Opens at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4 at Huron Valley Council for the Arts, 205 W. Livingston Road, Highland
- Chilson Hills Church Holiday Craft Show from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5 at the church, 4440 Brighton Road, Howell