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And on the Brighton Patch calendar - ARTrageous
Hey there, Brighton! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Brighton's big car show is fueling help for cancer patients
- Why the Walter Cup never made it to Brighton this summer
Also on today's calendar: ARTrageous and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Sunday: Some rain, with a high of 65 and low of 52 degrees.
- Monday: Warmer with clouds and sun, temps: high: 79, low: 62.
- Tuesday: Cloudy and warm with a shower, with a high of 79 and low of 56 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Lingenfelter Fall Charity Open House in Brighton draws 120-plus cars and support for cancer patients (wxyz.com) — Brighton residents are turning out today for the Lingenfelter Fall Charity Open House, where more than 120 cars are helping raise money for the Pink Fund to support breast cancer patients' everyday expenses. Survivors, medical professionals, and supporters shared how cancer has touched their lives, while organizers highlighted ongoing local charity events planned through the Lingenfelter Foundation. 
• The best PWHL moments from this summer (hercampus.com) — Brighton briefly entered the PWHL spotlight when a replica Walter Cup failed to arrive for a planned celebration with player Shiann Darkangelo in Michigan. The wider league has had a chaotic summer, from multiple trophy mishaps to major expansion, a new All-Star Game, and a revamped Hockey Night in Canada broadcast schedule ahead of the December season start.
📸 Around Brighton
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Brighton
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★ Featured events ★
- ARTrageous →
Brighton Center for the Performing Arts, 7878 Brighton Rd, Brighton
4:00 pm
Sunday October 11
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Other local events
- Planning Commission Submittal Deadline for 11/9/26 Meeting →
Brighton Township Hall, 4363 Buno Rd, Brighton
7:30 am - Plant Bingo with Pups! All animal, friendly plants! →
Paw Grounds, 4060 E Grand River Ave, Howell
5:30 pm - Planning Commission Regular Meeting →
Brighton Township Hall, 4363 Buno Rd, Brighton
6:30 pm - Referral Group - Midday Connect →
The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce, 218 E Grand River Ave, Brighton
11:30 am - Salem Girls Freshman Volleyball @ Brighton →
Brighton High School, 7878 Brighton Rd, Brighton
5:00 pm - CareGivers Connection
Community Bible Church, 7372 Grand River Rd., Brighton
6:00 pm - Recovery in the Spirit
Community Bible Church, 7372 Grand River Rd., Brighton
6:30 pm - NTAL Wednesday Story Time
Northfield Township Area Library, 125 Barker Rd., Whitmore Lake
11:00 am - Dementia Caregiver Support Group
Cambrian Senior Living, 52365 10 Mile Rd., South Lyon
4:00 pm - Estate Planning Basics – Brighton →
Brighton Education and Community Center (BECC), 125 S. Church St., Senior Center - Studio A, Brighton
6:00 pm - Ciao!Jazz featuring organissimo's B3tles →
Ciao Amici's, 217 W. Main Street, Brighton
6:00 pm
Monday October 12
Tuesday October 13
Wednesday October 14
Saturday October 17
📣 Brighton Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Vail Resorts, Inc. posted a job opening for Experienced Snow Cat Operator in Brighton. Apply here.
- TG Missouri posted a job opening for Light Assembly Operator (Will Provide On-The-Job Training) in Brighton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Brighton here.
🗞 Nearby News
South Lyon
- More Michigan communities abandon Flock license plate cameras (arabamericannews.com)
- Game Notes: Griffins at Admirals - Oct. 10, 2026 (griffinshockey.com)
- Road Watch: Oakland and Metro Detroit construction Oct. 10 and beyond (theoaklandpress.com)
Howell
- Team work pays off for gritty Howell win over Brighton (whmi.com)
- Bev Poma feels her husband's presence as she continues Tony's Dogs (bnd.com)
- Michigan held four debates this week. Here's what they showed. (michiganpublic.org)
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: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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