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5 Things You Should Know Today - Feb. 9, 2012

State Sen. Vincent Gregory and State Rep. Vicki Barnett hold coffee hours this week.

 

Did you know you'll have two opportunities to meet with your Lansing representatives in the next few days? Find out when and where:

1. The weather

The National Weather Service predicts sunshine all day today, with a high around 40 and winds gusting to 20 miles per hour. The wind dies down tonight, as the temperature drops to around 25. 

2. OCC's Reflections restaurant open

Culinary students at Oakland Community College Orchard Ridge serve up a 4-course gourmet lunch today, for just $15. Reservations are required, call 248-522-3700. Visit oaklandcc.­edu/­Culinary/­ to learn more about the restaurant. 

Coffee with a state Senator

Democratic State Sen. Vincent Gregory (D-Southfield), who represents Farmington and Farmington Hills in the 14th District, and State Rep. Ellen Cogen Lipton (D-Huntington Woods) invite their constituents to the Ferndale Public Library for a meeting today at 7 p.m. Among the topics they'll discuss are the “Hire MI Heroes” legislation and possible uses of the anticipated budget surplus.

4. Look ahead: Coffee with a state representative

State Rep. Vicki Barnett will hold a regular coffee hour Saturday, 10 a.m., at Panera Bread, 34635 Grand River Ave. in Farmington. Barnett's discussions are always informative and a place for lively conversation among constituents of all political stripes. 

5. Look ahead: Love Letters

Two Muses Theater, founded by Farmington Hills residents Diane Hill and Barbie Weisserman, presents Love Letters at the Barnes and Noble Theater in West Bloomfield at 6:30 p.m. Sunday. The story is a about a couple whose love letters carry them throughout their lives. Read more about the theater in a profile on our site

Related Topics: 5 things you should know today, Oakland Community College Orchard Ridge, Reflections restaurant, State Rep. Vicki Barnett, State Sen. Vincent Gregory, and Two Muses Theater

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