5 Things You Should Know Today - Aug. 15, 2012
The Queen of Hearts Raffle sponsored by the Farmington Rotary and Xemplar clubs is heating up, with a jackpot climbing into five figures.
Where can you buy a chance to win a jackpot that is climbing over $10,000, while helping out two local civic groups? Read on:
1. The weather
Looks like we'll have a sunny day with temperatures in the 80s. The National Weather Service predicts a 30 percent chance of showers after 2 a.m. tonight, and a low in the mid-60s.
2. Political groups postpone meetings
The Farmington/Farmington Hills Democratic Club and the Farmington Area Republicans have both cancelled their regularly scheduled meetings tonight and will meet again on Sept. 19.
3. Queen of Hearts Raffle
The Farmington Rotary and Xemplar Clubs are selling tickets for this event, and there has never been a better time to buy one. The jackpot is expected to climb over $10,000 this week. The winner splits the jackpot with the two groups. For information, write to webmaster@farmingtonrotaryclub.org. Pick up your ticket at John Cowley & Sons in Farmington, where the drawing will be held on Thursday, 9 p.m.
4. Adult Learning Institute registration
Interested in learning more about The Evolving Role of Money in U.S. Politics, Buddhist Psychology, Galileo and His Universe or Detroit's DIA Masterpieces of German Expressionism? Adults 55 and older can take advantage of this learning program offered through Oakland Community College. Write for more information to info@ali-occ.org or leave a message at 248-522-3518.
5. Look ahead: Free concert in Heritage Park
Mass Transit performs Thursday, 7 p.m. Enjoy a toe-tapping show that features rock, blues, Motown, and more. Bring a chair or blanket and relax under the stars. In case of rain, the concert will be held at the Costick Center, which is on 11 Mile, east of Middlebelt.
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John Cowley & Sons
33338 Grand River Ave, Farmington, MI -
Oakland Community College Orchard Ridge Campus
27055 Orchard Lake Rd, Farmington Hills, MI -
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Heritage Park
25099 Farmington Rd, Farmington Hills, MI
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William M. Costick Activities Center
28600 W 11 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, MI
