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Good Morning Brighton - Alzheimer's Association

Check out the weather, fuel prices and more for Feb. 2, 2012.

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

And remember, always included in this Monday-Friday feature is a video from someone wishing everyone "good morning" as part of a message to our community. Today's message comes from the Alzheimer's Association Michigan Great Lakes Chapter Program Coordinator Stephen Campbell and Volunteer Lauren Smith.

1. The weather

Today will be partly sunny, with a high around 39 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. Tonight will be mostly cloudy with a low around 28 degrees.

Find out what's happening in Brightonwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

2. Gasoline prices

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

  • , 6700 Whitmore Lake Rd: $3.33
  • , 11501 Grand River Rd: $3.35
  • , 9925 Spencer Rd: $3.37

3. Groundhog Day Celebration

The Howell Nature Center invites the public to a Groundhog Day Celebration Thursday, Feb. 2. The fun begins at 7:45 a.m. with the long-awaited prediction coming at 8:15 a.m. sharp. No matter the weather – wind, rain, snow, sleet, or sunshine – Woody will make her 14th prediction at the Nature Center. After her prediction, enjoy a free continental breakfast. For more information, call 517-546-0533 or go to: http://howellnaturecenter.org.

Find out what's happening in Brightonwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

 

4. Brighton City Council Meeting

The Brighton City Council meets tonight at 7:30 p.m. at . Agenda items include hearing presentations from the Brighton Area Fire Authority (BAFA) and the Downtown Development Authority (DDA). The council will also discuss the veterans' memorial improvement project.

5. Trivia

What is the name of the new live theater company opening in Brighton in March?

Know the answer? Tell us in the comments. 

Congratulations to Lauren Smith for correctly answering Wednesday's question: Brighton Hospital recently changed its name to what? Answer: Brighton Center for Recovery.


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