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Good Morning Brighton - Brighton Optimist Club

Check out the weather, fuel prices and more for April 18, 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 the Brighton Optimist Club.

1. The weather

Today will be mostly sunny, with areas of frost before 8 a.m., wind gusts as high as 29 miles per hour, and a high near 66 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. Tonight will be mostly cloudy with a low around 49 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: $3.75
  • , 9400 Lee Rd: $3.85
  • , 6550 Whitmore Lake Rd: $3.85

3. Livingston Regional Job Fair

The Livingston Regional Job Fair is open today from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. to veterans, active military, reservists and National Guard members only. Bring proof of veteran status. The event opens to the public from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. The job fair will be held at 5768 E Grand River Ave, Howell. Interview clothing is mandatory.  Participants who are searching for jobs should bring copies of their resumes and be prepared to meet with potential employers.  Employers who wish to participate in the Livingston Regional Job Fair will find the registration form online at www.lcmw.org. Reservations are due by March 30, 2012.  A list of participating emloyers and positions for which they are recruiting, tips for job seekers and other details are also available at www.lcmw.org.

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

4. Celebrate Earth Day with Recycled Jewelry

The will celebrate Earth Day by using puzzle pieces, buttons, ribbon and wire, recycle items to create unique jewelry. Ages 8-10. Registration begins 4/4, to register call 810-229-6571, ext. 223.

5. Trivia

What Brighton company features a large and exclusive car collection?

Congratulations to Melissa Lynn for correctly answering Monday's question: What one-acre Brighton cemetery was founded by the Reverend William A. Clarke D.D.? Answer: Old Village Cemetery


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