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🌱 Patch AM: Which Brighton athletes delivered standout performances across four sports this week?
And check out Holiday POPs with the Phil Concert on the Brighton Patch calendar
Hi Brighton! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Which Brighton athletes delivered standout performances across four sports this week?
- How worried should Brighton residents be about rising flu and COVID?
- How a viral GoFundMe changed one Brighton cashier’s retirement plans
Also on today's calendar: Holiday POPs with the Phil Concert and 6 more events.
Find out what's happening in Brightonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Today's riddle: Jimmy, did you crash on your bike again? You’ve lost a tooth! 🤔 (Answer below!)
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Find out what's happening in Brightonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Sunday: Frigid with flurries, with a high of 19 and low of 12 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
- Monday: Frigid with morning flurries, temps: high: 20, low: 13.
- Tuesday: Some brightening; not as cold, with a high of 34 and low of 30 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Howell has exceedingly rare 90 points in girls basketball rout (livingstondaily.com) — Brighton athletes are in the spotlight, with the Bulldogs’ basketball, wrestling, gymnastics, and bowling teams all featured alongside county rival Howell’s rare 90-point girls basketball outburst. Local standouts like Brighton’s Gracyn Houck and nationally ranked wrestler Alexis Lazar helped power strong showings in multiple sports, including a big Brighton/Howell gymnastics win over Novi. 
• What's Going Around in Metro Detroit: Influenza, RSV, COVID, slip and fall injuries, cough, fever (clickondetroit.com) — Brighton-area residents should know that Trinity Health Livingston’s Emergency Department and the Brighton Medical Center are reporting rising cases of COVID and Influenza B, alongside other respiratory illnesses across Livingston County. Doctors throughout Metro Detroit also note more flu, RSV, and slip-and-fall injuries tied to icy conditions, urging vaccinations, careful handwashing, and extra caution outdoors, especially for older adults and kids.
• 'Oh, my God' — 88-year-old Michigan grocery cashier overwhelmed by sudden $1.7M gift (missoulian.com) — An 88-year-old Brighton grocery cashier is suddenly receiving more than $1.7 million after a viral GoFundMe organized by an online influencer, allowing him to finally retire. The longtime worker, known locally for his friendly presence, was surprised in Brighton with the life-changing news and support from thousands of donors around the world.
📸 Around Brighton
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Brighton
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- Holiday POPs with the Phil Concert
7878 Brighton Rd , Brighton
4:00 pm - Winter Wonders Jazz Concert
DiPonio Room in the Vistatech Center Schoolcraft College , 18600 Haggerty , Livonia
7:30 am - Aladdins Shawarma Ribbon-Cutting Celebration
Aladdins Shawarma , 9670 Chilson Commons Circle , Pinckney
11:00 am - 4-8yo Kids Yoga Class
Spirit Rising Yoga & Meditation , 8571 W. Grand River Ave. Suite 1000 (Basement) , 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 - Unlock Your Team's Potential sponsored by EP Wealth Advisors
The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce , 218 E. Grand River Ave. , Brighton
8:00 am - Lyon Area Referral Group
Salem South Lyon District Library , 9800 Pontiac Trail , Brighton
9:30 am - NTAL Wednesday Story Time
Northfield Township Area Library , 125 Barker Rd. , Whitmore Lake
11:00 am
Sunday December 14
Monday December 15
Tuesday December 16
Wednesday December 17
📣 Brighton Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Breakfast with Santa
Howell Nature Center , 1005 Triangle Lake Rd , Howell
9:00 am - Brunch with Santa!
The Reserve Event Center , 2345 Equus Hills Dr , Pinckney
10:00 am - Elf University
Castaway Play Cafe , 1800 N Burkhart Rd , Howell
12:00 pm - FREE Secunda Second Sundays
Arthur Secunda Museum , 3750 Cleary Dr , Howell
1:00 pm
Sunday December 14
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
- Looking for places near Brighton to take our kids to look at Xmas lights and decorations.
Even just driving through neighborhoods. We haven’t seen many decorations up in nearby neighborhoods so far. (Nextdoor Meadwood)
- Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Bakery Wrapper / Clean Up in Brighton. Apply here.
- TJX Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate in Brighton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Brighton here.
🗞 Nearby News
Hartland
- Here's the restaurant Livingston would most like to see open in 2026 (livingstondaily.com)
- Devoted Barn Owner Sentenced On Animal Cruelty Charges (whmi.com)
Howell
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: I didn’t lose a tooth, Mom. It’s right here in my pocket.
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