🌱 ECO Homeschool Adventures: Bird Biology and 10 more events

Cheers Brighton! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

• Missouri Prairie Foundation Spring Plant Sale at The Nature Institute
• ECO Homeschool Adventures: Bird Biology at The Nature Institute
• Kids Night Out: Nothin' but Nature at The Nature Institute

... and check out 3 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Mostly sunny, breezy and nice, with a high of 73 and low of 46 degrees.
• Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 73, low: 54.
• Friday: Rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 83 and low of 66 degrees.

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📸 Around Brighton

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Brighton

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday May 16

• Missouri Prairie Foundation Spring Plant Sale →
  The Nature Institute, 2213 S Levis Ln, Godfrey
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Wednesday May 20

• ECO Homeschool Adventures: Bird Biology →
  The Nature Institute, 2213 S Levis Ln, Godfrey
  10:00 am

Friday May 22

• Kids Night Out: Nothin' but Nature →
  The Nature Institute, 2213 S Levis Ln, Godfrey
  5:00 pm

Friday May 29

• Restoration Workday: Native Species Removal →
  The Nature Institute, 2213 S Levis Ln, Godfrey
  9:00 am

Monday June 8

• Godfrey - Brazilian Soccer Camp →
  Robert E Glazebrook Community Park, 1401 Stamper Ln, Godfrey
  9:00 am

Thursday June 11

• Success in Aging Gala 2026 →
  Lewis and Clark Community College, 5800 Godfrey Rd, Godfrey
  5:30 pm

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📣 Brighton Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday May 14

• Elizabeth Cady Stanton: Portrayed by Laura Keyes →
  Hayner Public Library: Genealogy & Local History Library, 401 State St, Alton
  6:30 pm

Friday May 15

• Riverbend Chapter Meeting – TBA →
  Bakers & Hale, 7120 Montclair Ave, Godfrey
  11:30 am

Saturday May 16

• AHS Graduation
  Alton CUSD 11 Alton, IL 62002
  10:00 am
• Telescope Night →
  The Nature Institute, 2213 S Levis Ln, Godfrey
  8:30 pm

Tuesday May 19

• FREE BINGO at Senior Services Plus - Alton, IL →
  Senior Services Plus, Inc, 2603 N Rodgers Ave, Alton
  1:00 pm

Saturday May 30

• Mississippi Mornings: Nine PBS Playdate in Alton →
  Alton Riverfront Amphitheater, 1 Riverfront Dr, Alton
  9:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Premium Retail Services posted a job opening for Retail Merchandiser in Godfrey. Apply here.
• Bell American Group, LLC posted a job opening for Team Member in Alton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Brighton here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Godfrey

• Godfrey plant lover grows native nursery business from home (thetelegraph.com)
• Lewis and Clark nursing program earns continued ACEN accreditation (riverbender.com)
• Rep. Schmidt Sees Huge Success From Tire Recycling Event and Food Drive (riverbender.com)

Alton

• Alton Police Intensify Seat Belt Enforcement For Memorial Holiday Travel (riverbender.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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