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5 Things You Should Know Today—Sept. 7, 2011

Sports, kids' activities and a Taste of Two Cities are on the docket today in Farmington and Farmington Hills.

Whether you're headed to a sporting event, tonight's Farmington restaurant crawl or somewhere else, bring an umbrella. Here's why, and a few more details about today's activities:

1. The weather

Today will be the first of a string of rainy days, according to the National Weather Service. The chance of showers is 40 percent today and tonight, with a high of 68 and a low of 57.

2.

The is hosting a huge flea market today, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free to enjoy a pasty sale, bake sale, arts, crafts, old-time candy and more.

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3. Library programs for preschoolers

The Farmington Community Library is offering two programs at 10:30 a.m. today. , for 16- to 24-month-old children and their parents, is held at the . , for 2-year-olds and their parents, is at the .

4. Sports lineup


Girls golf hosts Detroit Country Day, 3 p.m.

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Football freshmen at Stoney Creek, 4:30 p.m., junior varsity at Stoney Creek, 6:30 p.m.


Girls golf hosts Groves, 3 p.m.

5.

The annual restaurant tour through Farmington and Farmington Hills starts tonight at 6 p.m. Tickets are $25 for adults, $10 for children under 12. For information about participating restaurants and where to find tickets,


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