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🌱 Patch AM: See where Brighton’s cross country teams rank statewide this week.
Also check out Captain While You Can Tailgate Tour on the Brighton Patch calendar
Good morning to you Brighton! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- See where Brighton's cross country teams rank statewide this week.
Also on today's calendar: Captain While You Can Tailgate Tour and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Periods of rain, with a high of 73 and low of 52 degrees.
- Friday: A little rain in the morning, temps: high: 64, low: 42.
- Saturday: Sunshine and a few clouds, with a high of 66 and low of 43 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• State cross country rankings: Holland Christian girls, boys, Calvary boys still at No. 1 (hillsdale.net) — Brighton's cross country teams are featured in the latest statewide coaches' rankings, with the boys listed fourth and the girls ninth in their respective divisions. The statewide rundown highlights how Brighton stacks up against other top Michigan programs, giving local fans a quick snapshot of where their teams stand heading deeper into the season. 
📸 Around Brighton
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Brighton
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★ Featured events ★
- Captain While You Can Tailgate Tour →
2000 S Mission St, Mt Pleasant
3:30 pm
Saturday October 3
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Other local events
- Trivia at South Lyon Aubree's
The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce, 218 E Grand River Ave, Brighton
7:00 pm - Clay Classic Fundraiser for Veterans: BRAG Ann Arbor Foundation Clay Shoot →
Location Island Lake Shooting Range | 13600 Grand River Road, Brighton, MI 48116 13600 Grand River Road Brighton MI 48116, 13600 Grand River Road, Brighton - 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 - Book Signing at Author's Alley →
Hyne Alley, 428 Main St., Brighton
10:00 am - Author's Alley →
Hyne Alley, Brighton
10:00 am - The Spirit Social →
Pure Barre, 9418 Village Place Boulevard, Brighton
6:30 pm - Unified Worship Service
The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce 300 E Grand River, Brighton
10:00 am - 2026 Lyon Area October 5th Euchre Tournament
The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce South Lyon Hotel 201 N. Lafayette St. South Lyon
5:30 pm - 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 - ARTrageous →
Brighton Center for the Performing Arts, 7878 Brighton Rd, Brighton
5:00 pm
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
Sunday October 11
📣 Brighton Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- A few weeks ago I posted about my cat needing a surgery on her eye, I called the specialist and they quoted me $3500.
I looked around and most bids were in the $3000 range BUT I called a vet clinic named Exclusively Cats in Waterford and the quoted me $800-1500 and… (Nextdoor Downtown Brighton)
- Schwan's Company posted a job opening for Part-Time Merchandiser in Brighton. Apply here.
- HUB International Limited posted a job opening for Personal Lines Account Manager in Brighton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Brighton here.
🗞 Nearby News
South Lyon
- South Lyon City Council votes to cover cameras, end contract with Flock • Michigan Advance (michiganadvance.com)
- William Penn Finishes in Top Five at Peru State Event (oskynews.org)
Hartland
- Hartland Voters to Decide Sinking Fund Millage Replacement for Schools (whmi.com)
- CRUST Opening New Location In Downtown Howell (whmi.com)
- Fenton man dies in single-vehicle crash in Tyrone Township (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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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