Brighton: See This Week's Upcoming Events In The Area

Brighton MI

16 August, 2021

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BRIGHTON, MI — Looking for a family outing? Your Brighton Patch community calendar is a great way to see what's happening near you and discover local events that fit your interests. Here's a roundup of local events coming up in the area this week. Looking to host an event? Whether you're planning a career fair, a coat drive, or fashion show, there's no better place to share it than Patch's event calendar. You can also spread the word in nearby communities by promoting your event. The cost is $1 per day per community. Here are a few events happening this week in and near Brighton: Foster Parent Informational Meeting - The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce When: Monday, August 16th at 5:00 p.m. Where: The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce: Monday, August 16 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PMThinking of becoming a foster parent?  Livingston County Catholic Charities (LCCC) is holding an informational meeting for persons interested in learning more about foste... Learn More Arc of Livingston Parent Support Group When: Monday, August 16th at 7:00 p.m. Where: The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce: Monday and August 16 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMParents Supporting Parents of Children and Adults with Disabilities Join us for our monthly Arc of Livingston Parent Support Group. A chance to get together with other p... Learn More Birding for Kids Camp - Heron Rookery When: Tuesday, August 17th at 6:00 a.m. Where: Heron Rookery What: Event listing from Heron Rookery: Tuesday, August 17 from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AMThis kids camp is for the birds! Want to know more about the birds we see every day and how to identify them for yourself? Being a "Birder" can be very rewarding, not only is it a fun hobby, and it can al... Learn More Little Critters - Heron Rookery When: Tuesday, August 17th at 6:00 a.m. Where: Heron Rookery What: Event listing from Heron Rookery: Tuesday, August 17 from 6:00 AM to 7:00 AMWe welcome our youngest learners to an hour of nature study just for them! Enjoy parent and child activities with music, movement and sensory play. Classes will take place outdoors be prepared to get o... Learn More Referral Network Group Meeting - Livingston Business Alliance When: Tuesday, August 17th at 11:30 a.m. Where: The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce: Tuesday, August 17 from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM Livingston Business Alliance This group meets every other Tuesday during the lunch hour at the GBACoC.  If you are interested in joining, contact Nadine Weed nbwee... Learn More Elder Abuse Recovery Support Group - The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce When: Tuesday, August 17th at 3:00 p.m. Where: The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce: Tuesday, August 17 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PMThe group where seniors see they are not alone; a safe haven where seniors can talk about their abuse and know they are not going to be judged or ridiculed – they will f... Learn More Naturalist for a Day Camp - Heron Rookery When: Wednesday, August 18th at 6:00 a.m. Where: Heron Rookery What: Event listing from Heron Rookery: Wednesday, August 18 from 6:00 AM to 8:00 AMDesigned to be educational and fun, this program allows campers the chance to work alongside our Nature Center Interpreters. Campers will get to help care for and feed the Nature Center animals and c... Learn More Referral Network Group Meeting - Senior Resources Group PM When: Wednesday, August 18th at 3:00 p.m. Where: The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce: Wednesday, August 18 from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PMSenior Resources PM Session This group meets every other Wednesday late afternoon at the GBACoC.  It is open to businesses that service the needs of senior citizens... Learn More Caregiver Support Group - Dementia Specific (3rd Wednesday) When: Wednesday, August 18th at 5:00 p.m. Where: The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce: Wednesday, August 18 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PMAre you caring for a loved one with dementia or other memory related disease? Until we can meet again in person, we are continuing our monthly caregiver support group ... Learn More Building Blocks Bistro - The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce When: Thursday, August 19th at 12:00 p.m. Where: The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce: Thursday, August 19 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PMMonthly meeting, third Thursday of the month from 12:00 - 1:00 pm where members can network and discuss business topics in an effort to grow both personally and profes... Learn More EXPLORE: Preparing for Going PRO Talent Fund with Michigan Works! (Free) When: Friday, August 20th at 9:00 a.m. Where: The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce: Friday, August 20 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AMIn partnership with Michigan Works!, join the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center for an interactive webinar to review the upcoming Going PRO Talent Fund and the st... Learn More Food Truck Fridays - The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce When: Friday, August 20th at 12:00 p.m. Where: The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce: Friday, August 20 from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PMFood Truck Fridays are an exciting event offering cuisine from local food trucks, live music and art vendors! This event is hosted by the Pinckney-Putnam-Hamburg-[censor... Learn More Sturgeon Full Moon Hike - Heron Rookery When: Friday, August 20th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Heron Rookery What: Event listing from Heron Rookery: Friday, August 20 from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PMJoin us for nighttime marsh walk under the moonlight! We'll learn all about the moon and the significance behind the name "Sturgeon Moon" as it relates to the Great Lake Region. This program is subject ... Learn More Movies in the Parks: Kensington - Heron Rookery When: Friday, August 20th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Heron Rookery What: Event listing from Heron Rookery: Friday, August 20 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PMJoin us for drive-in style movies at your Metroparks. For 15 nights across five different Metroparks we will host movies for you and your family to enjoy. Enjoy some classic family movies or new release... Learn More Early American Skills Demonstrations When: Saturday, August 21st at 4:00 a.m. Where: Heron Rookery What: Event listing from Heron Rookery: Saturday, August 21 from 4:00 AM to 1:00 PMJourney back in time with us and see early American skills like blacksmithing, hand tool carpentry, pioneer cooking and more! Reenactors from Chief Pontiac Programs will be at the Kensington Metropark... Learn More Talking About Toads - Heron Rookery When: Saturday, August 21st at 6:00 a.m. Where: Heron Rookery What: Event listing from Heron Rookery: Saturday, August 21 from 6:00 AM to 7:00 AMWe'll get out on the trail and learn about these warty amphibians and maybe see some too. Let's dig into some fun facts and interesting tidbits about the remarkable toad! This program is entirely outd... Learn More Wildflowers of Summer - Heron Rookery When: Saturday, August 21st at 7:00 a.m. Where: Heron Rookery What: Event listing from Heron Rookery: Saturday, August 21 from 7:00 AM to 8:30 AMLate summer sees the final act of blooming wildflowers, and it is spectacular! Purple Coneflower, Gray Coneflower, Rudbeckia, Asters and many more beauties grow wild in your park. Join us for a leisur... Learn More Youth Gone Wild - Heron Rookery When: Saturday, August 21st at 8:00 a.m. Where: Heron Rookery What: Event listing from Heron Rookery: Saturday, August 21 from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AMGet wild at Lake Erie Metropark! This youth focused program provides participants the opportunity to explore different areas of Lake Erie Metropark and get up close with nature through hands on activi... Learn More Wild Child - Heron Rookery When: Saturday, August 21st at 8:00 a.m. Where: Heron Rookery What: Event listing from Heron Rookery: Saturday, August 21 from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AMThe "little sibling" to Youth Gone Wild is here! This monthly program provides young children the opportunity to explore different areas of Lake Erie Metropark and get up-close with nature through han... Learn More Movies in the Parks: Stony Creek - Heron Rookery When: Saturday, August 21st at 2:00 p.m. Where: Heron Rookery What: Event listing from Heron Rookery: Saturday, August 21 from 2:00 PM to 7:30 PMJoin us for drive-in style movies at your Metroparks. For 15 nights across five different Metroparks we will host movies for you and your family to enjoy. Enjoy some classic family movies or new relea... Learn More Full Moon Hike - Heron Rookery When: Saturday, August 21st at 4:30 p.m. Where: Heron Rookery What: Event listing from Heron Rookery: Saturday, August 21 from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PMWarm summer nights are a perfect opportunity to observe and listen to insects such as moths, katydids and fireflies! Take a walk under the light of the moon to explore what's happening this time of ye... Learn More Michigan's Cool Canines - Heron Rookery When: Sunday, August 22nd at 6:00 a.m. Where: Heron Rookery What: Event listing from Heron Rookery: Sunday, August 22 from 6:00 AM to 8:00 AMMichigan's canines aren't like the family dog. These canines are wild hunters and we share our park with some of them. Join us to learn about the canines we find in Michigan and the history of their com... Learn More Morning Kayak Tour - Heron Rookery When: Sunday, August 22nd at 6:00 a.m. Where: Heron Rookery What: Event listing from Heron Rookery: Sunday, August 22 from 6:00 AM to 7:30 AMTake part in a leisurely morning kayak tour through the beautiful wetland of Lake St. Clair Metropark! Kayakers will enjoy a guided, hour and a half tour, through a cattail marsh habitat. Observe animal... Learn More Birding for Beginners - Heron Rookery When: Sunday, August 22nd at 6:00 a.m. Where: Heron Rookery What: Event listing from Heron Rookery: Sunday, August 22 from 6:00 AM to 7:00 AMBirding is a worldwide recreational activity enjoyed by millions. Start a new hobby or hone your current birding skills. This program will begin at our outdoor amphitheater with a focus on binocular use... Learn More Check out all the local events posted by your neighbors, or add your own, on the Brighton Patch community calendar. Editor's note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. Patch has not independently verified most of this information, always check with organizers to confirm posted events are proceeding as planned. Click on any event in the list for more details. You can also reach out to [email protected] with any questions or other feedback about this article.