Here are five tidbits of news and information we hope you'll find useful or entertaining.
Twice a week, Brighton Patch will post a snapshot of something from around Brighton. Readers are asked to guess the location of where the picture was taken. It will be like a virtual tour guide of Brighton.
1. The weather
Today will be rainy, with an 80 percent chance of showers, wind gusts as high as 41 miles per hour and a high near 41 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. Tonight will be cloudy, with a 50 percent chance of showers, and a low around 36 degrees.
2. Gasoline prices
Here's a quick survey of the lowest per-gallon prices for regular gasoline in the Brighton area as of Monday night, according to DetroitGasPrices.com via GasBuddy.com:
- Costco, 6700 Whitmore Lake Rd: $3.39
- Marathon, 5756 Whitmore Lake Rd near: $3.43
- 7-Eleven, 11501 Grand River Rd: $3.43
3. American Red Cross Blood Drive
The American Red Cross Great Lakes Blood Services Region will host a blood drive today at the Independence Village of Brighton Valley from 12:30-6:15 p.m. Anyone 16 or older can donate as long as he or she is in good health and weighs at least 110 pounds. Appointments are preferred, but walk-in donors are welcome, space permitting. For more information, call (800) 733-2767 or visit www.redcrossblood.org.
4. Band-O-Rama
Brighton High School Bands proudly present Band-O-Rama on today at 7 p.m. at the Brighton Center for the Performing Arts. The concert will feature the Concert Band, Symphony Band, Wind Symphony, Wind Ensemble, and the MARCHING 250. Tickets are $5 and are available at Cooper and Binkley Jewelers and at the door. All proceeds to benefit the Mr. K Scholorship fund.
5. Trivia
Congratulations to Joseph Samson for correctly guessing where Tuesday's picture was taken: Wood 'n Things
Do you know where the picture from today's Good Morning Brighton was taken? Tell us in the comments!
