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• How did Howell High thespians land over $800K in scholarships?
• Which new Howell restaurants opened their doors this year?

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: A little snow, mainly later, with a high of 26 and low of 11 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
• Thursday: Very cold with a few flurries, temps: high: 20, low: 17.
• Friday: Cold; breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 24 and low of 13 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Howell High School earns top honors at Michigan Thespian Festival (livingstondaily.com) — Howell High School’s Thespian Troupe 6930 brought home top honors and more than $800,000 in college scholarship offers from the Michigan Thespian Festival. Thirty-three Howell students spent two days competing, attending workshops, and auditioning for scholarships at the state’s largest annual theater gathering, gaining recognition and opportunities for their performing arts talents.
   

• Livingston County saw a whopping 13 restaurant openings in 2025 (livingstondaily.com) — New dining spots in Howell, including The Smoke Doctor and The Cat House Lounge, helped drive 13 restaurant openings across Livingston County in 2025. From barbecue and speakeasy cocktails in Howell to sushi, shawarma, pizza and vegan cinnamon rolls in nearby communities, residents have many more local options to explore heading into 2026.
   

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Wednesday December 31

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  7526 Grand River Ave , Brighton
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• intenSati - Movement Mantras Meditation to Manifest Your Best Life!
  Brighton Lighthouse , 142 Brighton Lake Road , Brighton
  6:00 pm
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  The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce , 218 E Grand River Ave , Brighton
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Sunday January 4

• Unified Worship Service
  The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce , 300 E Grand River , Brighton
  10:00 am
• Free Karma Yoga Class at Hamburg Fitness
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  2:00 pm

Monday January 5

• 4-8yo Kids Yoga Class
  Spirit Rising Yoga & Meditation , 8571 W. Grand River Ave. Suite 1000 (Basement) , Brighton
  5:00 pm

Tuesday January 6

• CareGivers Connection
  Community Bible Church , 7372 Grand River Rd. , Brighton
  6:00 pm
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  Community Bible Church , 7372 Grand River Rd. , Brighton
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