Community Corner

Good Morning Brighton

Check out the weather, fuel prices and more for Dec. 19, 2012.

Here are five tidbits of news and information we hope you'll find useful or entertaining.

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1. The weather

Today will be partly sunny, with a high near 42 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. Tonight will cloudy, with a 70 percent chance of rain mixed with snow after 2 a.m., and a low around 35 degrees.

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2. Gasoline prices

Here's a quick survey of the lowest per-gallon prices for regular gasoline in the Brighton area as of Tuesday night, according to DetroitGasPrices.com via GasBuddy.com:

  • Costco, 8650 W Grand River Ave: $3.14
  • CITGO, 1050 E Grand River: $3.15
  • Mobil, 9925 Spencer Rd: $3.17

3. Holiday Window Painting

Brighton Ford will host judging for its annual Holiday Window Painting event today between 5-7 p.m. Students from local elementary schools already painted windows with festive holiday scenes. Brighton Ford will be donating to the local art department at each elementary school: 1st Place- $3,000, 2nd Place- $1,000, 3rd Place- $500, 4th Place- $500! There will be a raffle, refreshments and a visit from Santa.

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4. Skate with Santa

Kensington Valley Ice House, will host a Winter Open Skate event today at 11 a.m. Skate with Santa and support our local Salvation Army! Bring a Full Size Toiletry Item and get FREE ADMISSION! (Regular price: $3)

5. Trivia

Which Elementary School won Brighton Ford's Holiday Window Painting contest last year?

Monday's Question: Snip / Tuck, which opened in 2009, provides what type of services? Answer: Custom canvas and upholstery


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