Weekend Planner: Music, Art, Dance, Comedy, a Day With Pooh and Holiday Glow

Here's a look at what's happening around town this weekend.

  1. 'ONE FUNNY MOTHER: I'M NOT CRAZY' Where: Brighton Center for the Performing Arts When: 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19 Cost: $26; get tickets here. Why go: Dena Blizzard’s comedic perspective on marriage, motherhood and the unrealistic perfection that is thrust upon women is hilarious. Through stand-up, music and video, she describes a life that you will swear is your own. It's a great girls' night out that promises to make you feel better about yourself, or a date night that will show your husband how normal you really are! 2. BRIGHTON'S HOLIDAY GLOW Where: Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce 218 E Grand River Ave, Brighton/the Mill Pond area When: 4-7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19 Cost: Free Why go: Enjoy holiday music, dance performances, …

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Weekend Countdown: A Day with Pooh

Bringing you the latest and greatest for the weekend in Brighton and the surrounding area.

Our pick for today: A Day with Pooh Where: Brighton District Library When: 2-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19 Cost: Free, but must pre-register; call 810-229-6571, ext. 223 to do so Why go: Come on over to the Hundred Acre Wood and enjoy a craft and story, a special treat from the Hunny Pot, and a visit from Winnie the Pooh and Tigger too! Come back to Brighton Patch tomorrow for more weekend-things-to-do options. Or, visit our Events guide here.

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Weekend Planner: Charity Hockey, Food Drive, Madrigal Dinner and Teddy Bear Sleepover

Bringing you the latest and greatest for the weekend in Brighton and the surrounding area.

1. BRIGHTON LIONS CLUB COLLECTS FOOD, CASH TO HELP OTHERS  Where: VG's Food Center & Pharmacy in Brighton and Howell Walmart, 3850 E Grand River, Howell When: 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 5 (until 4 p.m. at Walmart and until 8 p.m. at VG's)  Cost: Whatever you'd care to donate (cash or non-perishable food items) Why go: Help out your neighbors in need 2. 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 …

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Weekend Countdown: Friends of the Library Book Sale

Bringing you the latest and greatest for the weekend in Brighton and the surrounding area.

The weekend is a few days away, but we know that you like to start your planning early so you have something to look forward to. We'll be featuring items all week with our final list of picks on Friday in our weekend planner. Our pick for today: Friends of the Library Book Sale Come back to Brighton Patch tomorrow for more weekend-things-to-do options. Or, visit our Events guide here.

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Grab & Go Kids Planner

A family movie and folk music top the list of things for the whole family to do this weekend.

Each week, we give you the info on the five best family activities or events for the week. You're time-pressed enough, so we're happy to do the research and find the best things to do and places to go, both locally and within reasonable striking distance. 1.  FAMILY MOVIE DAY Where/when: Brighton District Library, 1-2:30 p.m. Saturday. Why go: Kids ages 3 to 7 can enjoy a movie, craft and story at the library; get cozy … BYOP&B (bring your own pillow and blanket). Pricing: Free 2. BOWLING FOR DOLLARS Where/when: Brighton Bowl, 9-11 a.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Why go: Bring the whole family, but Saturday and Sunday "Dollar Days" are perfect for young bowlers. Bumpers raise automatically, making it easy to avoid the gutters. Bowling balls …

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Grab & Go Kids Planner: Library Play, Children's Art and The Verve Pipe

Here are our best bets for things to do with the kids this weekend.

Whether you want to give the children a chance to play at the library, enjoy student art or listen to family-friendly music by The Verve Pipe, there are plenty of events to explore this weekend. Check it out: 1.  ‘THE VERVE PIPE: A FAMILY ALBUM’ Where/when: Brighton Center for the Performing Arts, 7878 Brighton Rd. in Brighton/2 p.m. Saturday. Why go: Michigan-based band entertains with selections from its children’s album. Pricing: $9; tickets available through BCPA's website. 2. MOTHER GOOSE CAFÉ Where/when: Brighton District Library, AB Room, 100 Library Dr. in Brighton/10:30 a.m.-noon Friday. Why go: Children of all ages can share stories, songs, rhymes, finger plays, bubbles and group play. Adult participation is required. Pricing: …

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Brighton District Library's Winter Programs Begin this Month

An overview of the winter programs offered by the Youth Services department.

One of the marks of a great town is its library. Free access to information and to a safe space go a long way toward creating a strong community. But it's not always the number of books or hours of operation that matter. For those of us with little ones, a library's departments and programs can make the difference between a so-so city and an kinetic community. As far as community assets go, Brighton District Library's Youth Services department is particularly noteworthy. Each season, Youth Services hosts dozens of community outreach projects, guest storytellers, craft sessions, seasonally themed events, book clubs and educational programs for a variety of age groups and for the whole family. If your child is 6- to 18 months old, consider…

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Library Reduces Saturday Hours in 2011

Reducing hours is part of an ongoing plan to balance the budget.

Starting in 2011, Brighton District Library will reduce Saturday hours to help balance the budget. Beginning Jan. 8, the library will open at 1 p.m. on Saturdays instead of 10 a.m. It will continue to close at 5 p.m. Also, the January issue of the library's quarterly newsletter will be the last printed copy sent to all residents, Director Nancy Johnson said. After that, the newsletter will be sent by e-mail, though residents may request a hard copy. According to Johnson, the changes are among many the library has made to bring costs in line with a six percent decline in revenue.  "We anticipate a shortfall in our revenues for the coming year of about $105,000," Johnson said. "This is the second year we've been dealing with revenue …

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