Here are five tidbits of news and information we hope you'll find useful or entertaining.
We're looking for people to participate by filming a video wishing everyone "good morning!" Email Editor Nicole Krawcke at nicole.krawcke@patch.com for more information. Today's greeting comes from the Brighton District Library Teen Advisory Board.
1. The weather
Today will be partly sunny, with a 30 percent chance of showers between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m, and a high near 52 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. Tonight will be mostly cloudy, with a 30 percent chance of showers after 10 p.m., 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 Thursday night, according to DetroitGasPrices.com via GasBuddy.com:
- Costco, 6700 Whitmore Lake Rd: $3.81
- Sunoco, 602 W Grand River Ave: $3.83
- Meijer, 8650 W Grand River Ave: $3.83
3. Garage Sale
There will be a yard sale today from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 7101 Alta Dr.
4. Blood Drive
St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church will host an American Red Cross blood drive today from 12-5:45 p.m. All are welcome. This is a walk-in blood drive: first-come, first served; EXCEPT Double Red Cell donors, please call 1-800-Red Cross (1-800-733-2767) for an appointment, or visit the website.
5. Trivia
This year is the 180th Anniversary of what local church?
Friday's Question: What downtown Brighton business recently celebrated its 25th anniversary. Answer: ArtVentures
