5 Things You Should Know This Weekend—Sept. 16-18, 2011

The forecast for this weekend is sunny, mostly sunny and more sunny —which is good, because there's a lot going on:

1. The weather

If you like the sun and mild temperatures, this weekend looks perfect. Look for highs in the 60s and low 70s through Sunday, with nighttime lows ranging from 44 tonight to 57 on Sunday, according to the National Weather Service.

2. Prep sports lineup

Friday
Boys and Girls Cross-Country at the Spartan Invitational, Michigan State University, 1 p.m.
Boys tennis junior varsity hosts Troy Athens, 4 p.m.
Football at Southfield-Lathrup, 4:30 p.m.
Saturday
Volleyball at the Ann Arbor Skyline Tournament (no time posted)

Friday
Football hosts Oxford, 7 p.m.
Saturday
Boys Cross-Country at the Huron Invitational at Willow Metro Park (no time posted)

Saturday
Cross-Country Autumn Classic at Stoney Creek Metro Park, 8 a.m.
Equestrian District Meet at Midland County Fairgrounds, 8 a.m.
Volleyball junior varsity at Bedford Tournament, 8:30 a.m., varsity at Flushing Tournament, 8:30 a.m.

Friday
Girls Cross-Country at the Spartan Invitational at Michigan State University, 4:55 p.m.
Football at Lahser, 7 p.m.
Saturday
Volleyball junior varsity at the Novi JV Invitational, 8 a.m., varsity at the Ann Arbor Skyline Tournament (no time posted)
Boys Tennis at Dexter Quad, 8 a.m.

3. Good eats

Chow down at these weekend events:

• Friday, 11:45 a.m., at the , with updates from Farmington and Farmington Hills city managers. Cost is $10 for members, $15 for nonmembers. Call 248-919-6917, ext. 225, to reserve your spot.
• , featuring lobster, shrimp and—of course—clams, Friday at 6 p.m., at . Cost is $22 per person; tickets at the door.
• , to cover repair costs at , Saturday, 9 a.m. Cost is a free-will donation.

4. Family events

Bring your child to at the Friday at 10:30 a.m. For ages 3-5; admission is free.

Farmington Area Moms Club holds its Friday at in Farmington, from 5:30-9 p.m. Admission $1.

Check in to at every Friday at 5:30 p.m. and enjoy some good old-fashioned fun. Includes a cup of cider and marshmallow roasting, for ages 3 and older. Admission $8 residents, $10 nonresidents.

5.

Join Farmington and Farmington Hills' state representative, Vicki Barnett (D-Farmington Hills) for coffee and conversation, 10 a.m. Saturday, at restaurant in Farmington Hills. She'll talk about what's happening in Lansing now that legislators are back in session.