Monday, April 29, 2013
Tickets are on sale for the third annual Mom Prom on May 10.
On April 24, local moms visited Binks and Babs in downtown Brighton for a fundraiser, “Party at Babs,” that donated a percentage of the evening's sales to the upcoming Mom Prom. The third annual Mom Prom is scheduled for May 10. The event is a "girls only night out" and will include dancing, appetizers and a cash bar. According to the announcement, participants will have the chance to take pictures with a "hunky dates, run for Prom Queen or just enjoy the night with friends." Tickets are $30 until April 15 and $40 after and will be available at the door. Last year’s event raised more than $2,000, according to Kristine Stuenkel, which helps Stuenkel’s Tour de Cure team – Team Mackenzie- which is in support of her 17-year-old daughter. …
Saturday, April 13, 2013
Binks and Babs in Brighton will help raise money for the Mom Prom while offering gently used prom and bridesmaid dresses available to rent.
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- Tatum Ryan
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Saturday, April 13
It’s Prom season and the big dance isn’t just for high school students anymore. As Brighton’s third annual Mom Prom gets closer, most Prom-goers know, it’s all about the dress. But, in the spirit of the Mom Prom, “the tackier dress, the better,” according to event organizer Jackie Price. An upcoming fundraiser, “Party at Babs,” will look to help solve the dress dilemma and also donate a percentage of the evening's sales to the Mom Prom. The Mom Prom, which began three years ago by Brighton resident Kristine Stuenkel, helps raise money for The American Diabetes Association. Binks and Babs in downtown Brighton will host the event on April 24 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. with gently used prom and bridesmaid dresses available to rent for night of …
Saturday, April 6, 2013
Lingenfelter Car Collection will host a benefit for the Livingston County Hunger Council on April 11.
On Thursday, April 11, a one-of-a-kind event will be held at the Lingenfelter Car Collection in Brighton, benefitting the Livingston County Hunger Council. Attendees will experience one hundred and fifty of the most exclusive cars in the United States, including the Lamborghini Reventon #12 – one of 20 ever made. Guests could win a ride in a car of their dreams – a Bugatti Veyron, or Ferrari Enzo. Some of the evening’s activities involve playing Car-Opoly, a twist on a classic game. Between the trivia, fun facts, top hats, prizes, networking opportunities, great food and drinks, and world-class cars, guests are assured to have a most memorable evening. Additionally, 10 percent of the Lingenfelter Performance Engineering clothing line …
Thursday, January 24, 2013
A fundraiser for Mark Howell will be held Jan. 31 at Crystal Gardens Banquet Center.
After mentoring and coaching so many local youth soccer players, the Brighton community is rallying to help Brighton graduate and former Varsity Soccer Coach Mark Howell. Howell, 30, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in mid-November, just weeks after the birth of his first child, Gabriel. After undergoing a 10-hour surgery to remove 18 pounds of affected area - including parts of his pancreas, stomach, large intestine, colon and his gall bladder, Howell will have to undergo chemotherapy treatments for the next year or longer. Because Howell and his family will have to pay for his treatments out of pocket, the Brighton community is organizing a fundraiser for to help his pay medical bills. The event will be held Jan. 31 at Crystal …
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
The presidential candidate is in town for a private event hosted by Gov. Rick Snyder on Wednesday night.
A crowd of about 200 people gathered Wednesday afternoon outside the Troy Marriott hotel on Big Beaver Road to rally in protest of visiting Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney. Romney is in Troy for a private fundraiser hosted by Gov. Rick Snyder at the hotel. Protesters carried signs and waved at motorists along Big Beaver, many of whom were honking as they passed by. "We're here to support Barack Obama," said Jeff Klayo of Mt. Clemens, who attended the rally with two fellow UAW members. "He stands for the little guys... The working class." Liz Ratzloff of Ann Arbor attended the rally and wore the official "Pillamina" mascot costume for Planned Parenthood. "I'm here sporting Pillamina because Romney doesn't support low-cost …
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Marriott Hotels & Resorts
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Troy Community Center
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Saturday, May 26, 2012
Melissa Kania, who works with the East Dearborn Downtown Development Authority, needs help covering medical bills for a liver transplant.
A Brighton family is banding together to raise money for a family member's liver transplant. In 2011, Dearborn resident and East Dearborn Downtown Development Authority Executive Assistant Melissa Kania had an allergic reaction to an antibiotic prescribed to her. This allergic reaction has caused her to have vanishing bile duct syndrome, and more than a year later, she is in need of a liver transplant. Though Kania is high on the waiting list, her family and friends are looking to make sure that finances are not a problem as she recovers, and are hosting two fundraisers to help. A spaghetti dinner fundraiser will be held for Kania on June 2 at St. Mary’s School, located at 10601 Dexter-Pinckney Road in Pinckney. According to the Kania …
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
The fundraiser will take place on Feb. 10 at Crystal Gardens in Howell.
The Livingston County Pheasants Forever is hosting its 17th annual banquet on Feb. 10, which will raise funds to improve natural habitats and to support youth and disabled veteran programs. A live and silent auction with items that include Africa hunts, guided fly fishing, golf packages and more will be available for bidding. Pheasants Forever is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to the protection of wildlife populations, including pheasants, through habitat restoration, education and public awareness. According to a press release, Matt Inkle, president of the Livingston County Pheasants Forever, said that funds raised from last years banquet went toward improving 1,200 acres with special grasses in Livingston County and …
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5768 E Grand River Ave, Howell, MI
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Thursday, December 8, 2011
Bringing you the latest and greatest for the weekend in Brighton and the surrounding area.
Our pick for today: Cookie Contest Entries May Go in Fundraising Cookbook Where: Miller Intergenerational Center, 850 Spencer Rd, Brighton When: 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9 Cost: $10 for competitors and $3 for tasters; pre-register by the end of the business day today, Wednesday, Dec. 7; please call Brighton Community Education at 810-299-4130 or visit our web site at www.brightoncommunityed.com to register. Why go: Have a great cookie recipe? Earn bragging rights by entering the contest and possibly seeing your recipe in a BCE fundraiser cookbook. If you're not a cookie maker and enjoy eating them, you've come to the right place. Note: Contestants and tasters are each limited to 30 people and will be on a first-come, first serve basis. Each …
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Miller Intergenerational Center
850 Spencer Rd, Brighton, MI
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Thursday, December 1, 2011
Bringing you the latest and greatest for the weekend in Brighton and the surrounding area.
Our pick for today: Holiday Party and Fashion Show Fundraiser Where: Brighton Harley-Davidson, 5942 Whitmore Lake Road, Brighton When: 6:30-9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3 (fashion show starts at 7 p.m.) Cost: Free admission with item from Mott's wish list. Why go: Help the University of Michigan's C.S. Mott Children's Hospital by bringing in one of its wish list items; in addition to the fashion show, it features refreshments and live entertainment. Come back to Brighton Patch tomorrow for more weekend-things-to-do options. Or, visit our Events guide here.
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Brighton Harley-Davidson
5942 Whitmore Lake Rd, Brighton, MI
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Thursday, November 3, 2011
Bringing you the latest and greatest for the weekend in Brighton and the surrounding area.
Our pick for today: Charity Hockey Game Where: Compuware Sports Arena, 14900 N. Beck Road, Plymouth When: 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5 (your ticket also gets you into the Plymouth Whalers vs. the Windsor Spitfires 7 p.m. game) Cost: $12; get tickets here; select Brighton PD tickets to make sure $4 of your admission goes to the Livingston County "Shop with a Cop" Program Why go: Have a great evening out: see two hockey games and support a great charity that helps your neighbors Come back to Brighton Patch tomorrow for more weekend-things-to-do options. Or, visit our Events guide here.
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Compuware Sports Arena
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Don Cortez
8:32 am on Saturday, January 26, 2013
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