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🌱 Patch AM: How a single blocked kick doomed Brighton’s comeback against Howell
Coming up on the Brighton Patch calendar: Referral Group - Midday Connect
Good day Brighton! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How a single blocked kick doomed Brighton's comeback against Howell
Also on today's calendar: Plant Bingo with Pups! All animal, friendly plants! and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Monday: Warmer with clouds and sun, with a high of 81 and low of 63 degrees.
- Tuesday: Warm with a passing shower, temps: high: 82, low: 60.
- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy and cooler, with a high of 67 and low of 49 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Team work pays off for gritty Howell win over Brighton (whmi.com) — Brighton High's football team narrowly fell 14-13 to rival Howell in a hard-fought game where a blocked extra point proved decisive. The matchup drew major Detroit media attention and showcased Brighton's resilience, with a long touchdown pass nearly tying things before Howell's special teams sealed the win and continued their undefeated season. 
📸 Around Brighton
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Brighton
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★ Featured events ★
- Referral Group - Midday Connect →
The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce, 218 E Grand River Ave, Brighton
11:30 am
Tuesday October 13
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Other local events
- Plant Bingo with Pups! All animal, friendly plants! →
Paw Grounds, 4060 E Grand River Ave, Howell
5:30 pm - 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 - Coffee Club
Java House Cafe, 25840 Pontiac Trail, South Lyon
9:00 am - Ciao!Jazz featuring organissimo's B3tles →
Ciao Amici's, 217 W. Main Street, Brighton
6:00 pm - Ciao!Jazz featuring organissimo's B3tles -- EARLY SHOW →
Ciao Amici's, 217 West Main Street, Brighton
6:00 pm - Ciao!Jazz featuring organissimo's B3tles -- LATE SHOW →
Ciao Amici's, 217 West Main Street, Brighton
8:30 pm
Monday October 12
Tuesday October 13
Wednesday October 14
Thursday October 15
Saturday October 17
📣 Brighton Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- My friend lost her dog, she lives in Whitmore Lake and she was last seen on Fieldcrest.
Please help if you see or hear anything. Thank you Live in the 9 mile sub… A Neighbor's dog took off this morning. She is a red mastiff. Please… (Nextdoor Round/Crooked Interior) - Deb Broomham-I am retired, a life long pet owner and I love Goldens.
I can give your furry family members much love and attention on weekends or for 1-2 weeks in January. Give me a call so I can convince you I am… (Nextdoor Downtown Brighton)
- Wendy's posted a job opening for Crew Member in Brighton. Apply here.
- Panda Express Ca&c posted a job opening for Cook (P1-1384572-1) in Brighton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Brighton here.
🗞 Nearby News
South Lyon
- Tiny Cop Car Causing Big Problems for Drivers in Michigan (newsbreak.com)
- Flock Safety Reportedly Cutting 270 Jobs As Michigan Cities Turn Off Surveillance Cameras (mitechnews.com)
- Game Notes: Griffins vs. Wolves - Oct. 11, 2026 (griffinshockey.com)
Howell
- Finish or NOT Friday 10.9.2026 (blogspot.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: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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