🌱 Patch AM: Heading to Island Lake tonight? See what Astronomy at the Beach offers.

Morning Brighton! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Heading to Island Lake tonight? See what Astronomy at the Beach offers.
• What Brighton's state rep is saying about Michigan's $59M training dispute.

Also on today's calendar: Bounce Open House and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 74 and low of 56 degrees.
• Saturday: A shower and t-storm; cooler, temps: high: 64, low: 60.
• Sunday: A little morning rain, with a high of 68 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Astronomy at the Beach (wayne.edu) — Tonight you can head to Island Lake Recreation Area in Brighton for Astronomy at the Beach, a free, family‑friendly star party with telescopes, talks, and hands‑on activities. Regional astronomy clubs and the WSU Planetarium will offer solar viewing, night‑sky observing, and lectures built around this year's Artemis moon‑return theme.
   

• Audit finds fault in Michigan job training program, claims $59M misspent (bridgemi.com) — State auditors say Michigan's Going Pro job‑training fund improperly spent about $59 million on basic orientation and on‑the‑job training instead of credential‑building education, prompting calls for fixes. Brighton's Rep. Ann Bollin argues taxpayers deserve tighter oversight, while state labor officials defend the program and highlight recent steps to improve documentation and reviews.
   

📸 Around Brighton

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Brighton

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 19
• Bounce Open House →
  Bounce, 2755 Arena Dr, Hartland
  12:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday September 19
• 2026 Brighton Farmers Market
  The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce Located at the City's Municipal Parking Lot located at 200 N. First Street in downtown Brighton.
  8:00 am
• Author's Alley →
  Hyne Alley, Brighton
  10:00 am
• Author's Alley →
  Hyne Alley, 428 Main St., Brighton
  10:00 am
• Legos @ NTAL
  The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce Northfield Township Area Library 125 Barker Rd. Whitmore Lake, MI 48189
  11:00 am
Sunday September 20
• All Clubs Day Event Ride →
  Park & Ride – Brighton, Spencer Rd, Brighton
  9:00 am
• LC&SA NRL22 Match →
  Livingston Conservation & Sports Association (LC&SA), 8532 McClements Rd, Brighton
  9:00 am
• Whitmore Lake Farmers Market →
  The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce Northfield Community Park, just north of the Whitmore Lake Post Office (9725 Main St., Whitmore Lake)
  10:00 am
• Unified Worship Service
  The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce 300 E Grand River, Brighton
  10:00 am
Monday September 21
• Zoning Board of Appeals Submittal Deadline for 10/21/26 Meeting →
  Brighton Township Hall, 4363 Buno Rd, Brighton
  7:30 am
• Board of Trustees Regular Meeting →
  Brighton Township Hall, 4363 Buno Rd, Brighton
  6:30 pm
Thursday September 24
• Cleary University hosts College Fair; 50 schools expected →
  Cleary University, 3750 Cleary Dr, Howell
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• There is an emergency vehicle on I-96 E reported...
  There is an emergency vehicle on I-96 E reported at 8:11 AM. "Emergency Vehicle ON-SCENE. Slow Down, Move Over [IncidentClear]" (Nextdoor )
• There is an emergency vehicle on 9 Mile Rd...
  There is an emergency vehicle on 9 Mile Rd reported at 8:24 AM. "Roadside assistance in progress" (Nextdoor )

• TG Missouri posted a job opening for 1st Shift Entry-Level Production Technician in Brighton. Apply here.
• Trinity Health posted a job opening for Waitstaff/Server - PT in Brighton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Brighton here.

🗞 Nearby News

South Lyon

• South Lyon City Council directs staff to examine impacts of canceling Flock contract • Michigan Advance (michiganadvance.com)
• Local Lice Expert Urges Parents to Check Weekly, Don't Freak Out (whmi.com)
• Things to do around Metro Detroit Sept. 18 and beyond (theoaklandpress.com)

Hartland

• Legacy High School enrolled 4 multiracial students in 2024-25 (livingstontoday.com)

Howell

• Howell nonprofit opening applications for affordable starter homes (bnd.com)

Ok Brighton! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!)
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