Community Corner
🌱 Patch AM: How Charyl Stockwell Academy’s student diversity has shifted over the last decade
Also check out DivorceCare on the Brighton Patch calendar
Coffee in hand, Brighton? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How Charyl Stockwell Academy's student diversity has shifted over the last decade
Also on today's calendar: DivorceCare and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: A shower; breezy in the a.m., with a high of 73 and low of 51 degrees.
- Monday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 75, low: 51.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 77 and low of 56 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Asian enrollment at Charyl Stockwell Academy (livingstontoday.com) — Families connected to Brighton's Charyl Stockwell Academy School District can see how Asian enrollment at the high school has shifted, with two Asian students enrolled in 2024–25 out of 334. The piece places these numbers in a decade-long trend and compares them to broader Michigan achievement gaps and post-pandemic academic performance. 
📸 Around Brighton
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Brighton
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
- Honor & Fairway 2026 Golf Outing
The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce Oak Pointe Country Club 4500 Club Drive, Brighton, MI 48116.
8:00 am - Referral Group - Midday Connect
The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce 218 E. Grand River Brighton, MI 48116 Conference Room on the first floor
11:30 am - CareGivers Connection
The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce Community Bible Church 7372 Grand River Rd. Brighton, MI 48114 We meet in the Hive classroom.
6:00 pm - Recovery in the Spirit
The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce Community Bible Church 7372 Grand River Rd. Brighton, MI 48114 We meet in the Big Room classroom.
6:30 pm - NTAL Wednesday Story Time
The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce Northfield Township Area Library 125 Barker Rd. Whitmore Lake, MI 48189
11:00 am - intenSati - Movement Mantras Meditation to Manifest Your Best Life!
The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce Brighton Lighthouse 142 Brighton Lake Road Brighton, MI, 48116 United States
6:00 pm - Toastmasters
The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce The Brighton Chamber of Commerce
6:30 pm - Trivia at South Lyon Aubree's
The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce 218 E Grand River Ave, Brighton, MI 48116
7:00 pm - DivorceCare →
Cornerstone Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 9455 Hilton Rd, Brighton
6:30 pm
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
Tuesday September 8
📣 Brighton Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- BOE Regular Mtg
Whitmore Lake Public Schools Whitmore Lake High School, 7430 Whitmore Lake Rd, Whitmore Lake\
7:00 pm - Food Pantry-Whitmore Lake Area Human Services →
Whitmore Lake Area Human Services, 9075 Brookside Dr, Whitmore Lake
10:00 am - Back to School Night
Hartland High School Howell, MI 48843
5:30 pm - Silver Lake SUP Yoga (Pinckney Rec. Area) — Eclipse Yoga →
Pinckney Recreation Area, 8555 Silver Hill Rd, Pinckney
6:00 pm
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Divorce Support Group Coming Soon —Janine Fruehan Read on Patch
- I have an injured crane in my yard, I just get voicemail when I call anywhere.
Can somebody call a bird rescuer? He real pitiful and I dont know what to do for him. Anybody got ideas?? (Nextdoor Island & Fonda Lakes) - Hi all!
I just wanted to say that if you ever are looking to get some new carpeting or other flooring such as LVP or wood, The Floor Store on Grand River… (Nextdoor Mystic Pines)
- Burlington Coat Factory posted a job opening for Retail Stocking Associate - Part Time in Brighton. Apply here.
- Trinity Health Corporation posted a job opening for Housekeeper - Full Time - Woodland Village in Brighton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Brighton here.
🗞 Nearby News
South Lyon
- Oakland County community calendar Aug. 23 and beyond (theoaklandpress.com)
Hartland
- 8 African American students enrolled at Hartland Middle School at Ore Creek in 2024-25 (livingstontoday.com)
Howell
- Howell Nature Center hosts free community day to thank supporters (wilx.com)
- Tailored Tails offers personalized grooming in Howell (livingstondaily.com)
- Zenith Workshops and Fly-In Returning to Michigan (generalaviationnews.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: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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