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 Tracey Flanigan from Art in Bloom.
1. The weather
Today will be sunny with a high around 38 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. Tonight will be mostly clear with a low around 25 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:
- , 1050 E Grand River: $3.39
- , 6700 Whitmore Lake Rd: $3.43
- , 9400 Lee Rd: $3.43
3. American Red Cross Blood Drive
will host an American Red Cross blood drive today from 12 p.m. o 5:45 p.m. All are welcome. This is a walk-in blood drive: first-come, first served with the exception of Double Red Cell donors, who should call 1-800-Red Cross (1-800-733-2767) for an appointment, or visit the website: http://www.liv-redcross.org/giveblood.html.
4. Artists' Reception at Art in Bloom
will host an artists' reception for local artists and former Brighton Area Schools art educators Pamela Day and Gail Bohner tonight at 5:30 p.m. Refreshments will be provided. The exhibit will be on display at Art in Bloom through the end of February.
5. Trivia
What is the name of the pet cemetery on Old US-23 that has been family-owned and operated since 1976?
Know the answer? Tell us in the comments.
Congratulations to Melissa Lynn for correctly answering Thursday's question: Which location in downtown Brighton has featured a barber shop there for more than 100 years? Answer: Henkel's Barber Shop.
