5 Things You Should Know Today - Aug. 30, 2012
Tonight's Queen of Hearts raffle drawing in downtown Farmington could net a lucky ticket holder thousands of dollars.
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It doesn't seem possible, but the weekly raffle sponsored by two local civic groups has gotten even bigger this week.
Here's what else you should know today:
1. The weather
The sun is expected to shine today, but watch out for winds gusting up to 24 miles per hour. The National Weather Service predicts a high around 86 and a low in the mid-60s.
2. Educator Open House at the Nature Center
Take a guided tour of the Nature Center and Heritage Park, learn about school programs, reserve a day for students to visit the Nature Center or set up a date for a Naturalist to make a school visit during this free event. Refreshments will be served. Call 248-477-1135 or email asimons@fhgov.com for more information.
3. Queen of Hearts Raffle
Join the Farmington Rotary and Xemplar clubs at John Cowley & Sons tonight for the raffle drawing. This week's pot is expected to be over $12,000, and tickets are just $1. Buy them from any club member or at the pub tonight. If your ticket is picked, you can select an envelope with a playing card inside. Even if you don't choose the queen of hearts, you'll receive a gift card.
4. Look ahead: Annabelle Road at the Great Lakes State Fair
Michigan's new state fair opens Friday at 8 a.m. with livestock exhibits, vendors, entertainment, a midway and more. Headlining on opening night will be this popular musical group, which played this summer in downtown Farmington. They take the stage at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi at 7 p.m. Learn more at greatlakesstatefair.org.
5. Look ahead: Downtown Farmington Farmers Market
“The Blues Man” Paul Miles spreads his love of music and Motown through classic blues tunes starting at 10 a.m. Saturday during the market in downtown Farmington. An 11 a.m., look for a cooking demo with healthy natural foods prepared by I Eat Healthy. Vendors selling Michigan products and produce and a weekly market basket giveaway round out the fun.
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City of Farmington Hills Nature Discovery Center
24915b Farmington Rd, Farmington Hills, MI -
Heritage Park
25099 Farmington Rd, Farmington Hills, MI -
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John Cowley & Sons
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Great Lakes State Fair
August 31, 2012 / September 1, 2012 / September 2, 2012 / September 3, 2012 at 8:00 am–12:00 am46100 Grand River Ave, Novi, MI (Suburban Collection Showplace)
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Downtown Farmington Farmers Market
Weekly on Saturdays at 9:00 am–2:00 pmGrand River, Farmington, MI
