Brighton Calendar: See What's Happening In The Area This Week

Brighton MI

20 September, 2021

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BRIGHTON, MI — Want to spend a night out with friends? Patch has you covered with the latest upcoming events taking place this week in Brighton. Here's a roundup of local events coming up in the area this week. Wondering how you can get your event in the next roundup? You can add it to the calendar using this form. You can also spread the word in nearby communities by promoting your event. The cost is $1 per day per community. Here are all of this week's events in the Brighton area: Harvest Moon Hike - Heron Rookery When: Monday, September 20th at 3:30 p.m. Where: Heron Rookery What: Event listing from Heron Rookery: Monday, September 20 from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PMIt's the full moon closest to the Autumnal Equinox. It's the Harvest Moon! We will discuss some moon facts, myths, lore, and legends as we walk the trails. We will also talk about some of the nightti... Learn More Foster Parent Informational Meeting - The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce When: Monday, September 20th 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 and September 20 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 fo... Learn More Arc of Livingston Parent Support Group When: Monday, September 20th 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 September 20 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 othe... Learn More Little Critters - Heron Rookery When: Tuesday, September 21st at 6:00 a.m. Where: Heron Rookery What: Event listing from Heron Rookery: Tuesday, September 21 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 ge... Learn More Referral Network Group Meeting - Senior Leaders Network of Livingston County When: Tuesday, September 21st at 9:00 a.m. Where: The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce: Tuesday, September 21 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM Senior Leaders Network of Livingston County This group meets every other Tuesday morning at the GBACOC.  It is open to businesses that service the needs of seni... Learn More Elder Abuse Recovery Support Group - The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce When: Tuesday, September 21st 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, September 21 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 wil... Learn More Referral Network Group Meeting - Midday Connect When: Wednesday, September 22nd at 1:30 p.m. Where: The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce: Wednesday, September 22 from 1:30 PM to 3:00 PMThis group meets on the 2nd Wednesday, of the month during the lunch hour from 1:30 -3:00 p.m. at the GBACOC. If you are interested in joining, contact John Hulyk o... Learn More Chamber's Annual Meeting - The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce When: Thursday, September 23rd at 5:00 p.m. Where: The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce: Thursday, September 23 from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PMThis meeting, which has been delayed due to COVID, will take front stage of the Chamber as we celebrate a year like non-other! Cost: $35.00. Sponsorships are availab... Learn More Friday Morning Woodland Walk - Heron Rookery When: Friday, September 24th at 3:00 a.m. Where: Heron Rookery What: Event listing from Heron Rookery: Friday, September 24 from 3:00 AM to 5:00 AMExperience the sights and sounds of Oakwoods in the early morning. As the sun rises over the woods and fields, a whole host of plants and animals look to gather in the warmth and start a new day. We ... Learn More Enrichment Friday for students - The Bridge When: Friday, September 24th at 7:30 a.m. Where: The Bridge What: Event listing from The Bridge: Friday, September 24 from 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM Learn More Chow Time at the Farm - Heron Rookery When: Friday, September 24th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Heron Rookery What: Event listing from Heron Rookery: Friday, September 24 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PMEver wanted to feed pigs or goats or chickens or other farm animals? Join us to help farm staff feed our resident farm animals. Families and young farmers will get up close to the farm animals and ... Learn More Calling All Owls - Heron Rookery When: Friday, September 24th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Heron Rookery What: Event listing from Heron Rookery: Friday, September 24 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PMWhooo is hiding in the woods? Owls, of course! We'll begin our program with an introduction to the owl species that are common in Southeast Michigan. We will look at taxidermy owls and listen to owl ... Learn More Friday Night Voyageur Canoe - Heron Rookery When: Friday, September 24th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Heron Rookery What: Event listing from Heron Rookery: Friday, September 24 from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PMJourney back in history 375 years to the time of the Fur Trade when tough Voyageurs spent months in the wilderness making their way from Montreal to the far reaches of the Northern Great Lakes, then ... Learn More Sensory-Friendly Hike - Heron Rookery When: Saturday, September 25th at 4:00 a.m. Where: Heron Rookery What: Event listing from Heron Rookery: Saturday, September 25 from 4:00 AM to 6:30 AMThis program is designed for people with different sensory processing abilities and their families. Join us for an accessible, relaxed-paced hike on a 1/3-mile of our paved Pondside Trail. We will ... Learn More Raptor Month: Hawk ID - Heron Rookery When: Saturday, September 25th at 6:00 a.m. Where: Heron Rookery What: Event listing from Heron Rookery: Saturday, September 25 at 6:00 AMJoin us as we look at ways to help with identifying some of the raptors that migrate over Lake Erie Metropark. Learn some effective ways to figure out who you are seeing high overhead. Fun for all ages! Time: 1... Learn More The Great Scarecrow Build - Heron Rookery When: Saturday, September 25th at 6:00 a.m. Where: Heron Rookery What: Event listing from Heron Rookery: Saturday, September 25 from 6:00 AM to 7:00 AMAutumn has arrived and it's harvest time at the farm! We are searching for creative teams to design and build scarecrows to stand guard over our crops. Once constructed, Farm Center Staff will inst... Learn More Orienteering on the Trails - Heron Rookery When: Saturday, September 25th at 6:00 a.m. Where: Heron Rookery What: Event listing from Heron Rookery: Saturday, September 25 from 6:00 AM to 8:00 AMWe'll go through the basics of orienteering and learn how to read a baseplate compass, set your degrees and count your paces to test your new skills for a fun treasure hunt. This program is entirel... Learn More Get Outside Family Fun - Heron Rookery When: Saturday, September 25th at 7:00 a.m. Where: Heron Rookery What: Event listing from Heron Rookery: Saturday, September 25 from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AMWondering what you can do outdoors with your family? Join us at Lake St. Clair Metropark for an afternoon of fun in the great outdoors. Participate in guided nature hikes, a straw-bale maze, lawn ... Learn More Youth Gone Wild - Heron Rookery When: Saturday, September 25th at 8:00 a.m. Where: Heron Rookery What: Event listing from Heron Rookery: Saturday, September 25 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 act... Learn More Wild Child - Heron Rookery When: Saturday, September 25th at 8:00 a.m. Where: Heron Rookery What: Event listing from Heron Rookery: Saturday, September 25 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 ... Learn More The Arc Livingston- Sibshops - The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce When: Saturday, September 25th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Virtual What: Event listing from The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce: Saturday, September 25 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM The Arc Livingston Sibshops are lively, action packed, hour long workshops that celebrate the many contributions made by brothers and sisters of kids with special... Learn More Backwater Bonfire - Heron Rookery When: Saturday, September 25th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Heron Rookery What: Event listing from Heron Rookery: Saturday, September 25 from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PMA lot of our critters come out at night, mammals, amphibians, insects, and even some birds. Let's hang out around the bonfire and learn about some of our nocturnal animals. Fun for all ages! Time: ... Learn More Fall Colors Hike and Painting - Heron Rookery When: Sunday, September 26th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Heron Rookery What: Event listing from Heron Rookery: Sunday, September 26 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AMExplore the Woodland Trail on a color-focused, one-mile guided hike on gravel and cement trails. We will examine fall leaves and collect some to use as inspiration for a colorful piece of watercolor... Learn More Autumn Equinox Hike - Heron Rookery When: Sunday, September 26th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Heron Rookery What: Event listing from Heron Rookery: Sunday, September 26 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PMThe lush greens of summer are beginning to transition to vibrant hues of red, orange, and yellow. Flowers are starting to seed, and migratory birds are heading to their winter grounds. These change... Learn More LENS CAP - Heron Rookery When: Sunday, September 26th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Heron Rookery What: Event listing from Heron Rookery: Sunday, September 26 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PMLENS CAP – the Lake Erie Nature Society for Cameras and Photography – meets six times a year.  This month is a "back to basics approach" as we review basic camera settings and composition.  Be sure... Learn More See 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.