Wake Up, Shelby and Utica: July 8

The countdown for the weekend has begun, and Shelby-Utica Patch will count down five things to know to kick-start your Friday.

1. Once again, the weather looks great with sunny skies and warm temperatures in the mid 80s. That pattern should hold through Saturday and Sunday.
2. While the weather in Michigan will be great, people in Florida will be hoping for good weather as NASA prepares for its final space shuttle launch. St. Clair Shores Patch Editor Edward Cardenas is at the .
3. There’s a different type of countdown for Harry Potter fans, who have only one more week before the release of the final movie in the blockbuster series: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2. Patch has a rundown of the midnight showings in the area next week. Get your tickets early.
4. Too worried about the future? Then focus on the now by taking at .
5. Finally, congratulations to teacher for winning an award from the National Federation of High School Associations (NFHSA).