FRIDAY, JULY 30TH:  HAMBURG COMMUNITY SOCCER CLUB

Hamburg Community Soccer Club offers open registration for children ages 4-17 now through July 30th. Soccer is a fun way to get your children exercise and learn what team work is all about. Register now at www.hamburgsoccer.org.

SATURDAY, JULY 31ST: FARMERS MARKET IN BRIGHTON

Farmers market. The Brighton Farmers Market is open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays in the Mill Pond parking lot, near First and Cedar streets by the 53rd District Court. Call (810) 955-1471 for details.

SATURDAY, JULY 31ST:  GOLF SCRAMBLE FOR 4-H AT CHEMUNG HILLS GOLF CLUB

There will be a Golf Scramble at Chemung Hills Golf Club, starting 9am on July 31st. The event will raise funds for the Livingston County 4-H Horse Program. The cost is $50 per golfer, includes 18 holes, cart and prizes. Lunch available. Hole sponsors and other sponsorships are available. Contact Trish 517-294-6906 or Lynn 517-376-1164 for registration.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 1ST:  ART AT THE BRIGHTON LIBRARY 2010

Art at the Library is a juried series of 2 and 3-D shows at the Brighton District Library. The series is a collaborative endeavor between the Brighton Art Guild and the Friends of the Brighton District Library. The library is located at 100 Library Dr. between Orndorf Dr. and Challis Rd. in Brighton.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 1ST:  GAZEBO CONCERT AT MILLPOND PRESENTED BY BRIGHTON KIWANIS

Gazebo Concert. The Brighton Kiwanis Club presents Fast Forward with the sounds of jazz, Motown and current dance sounds at 7 p.m. at Mill Pond Park on Main St. in Brighton. Parking for classic cars is available on Main Street. Call (810) 227-0392 for more information.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 3RD:  CLASSIC CARS ON MAIN IN BRIGHTON

Car show. Classic Cars on Main begins at 5 p.m. on Main Street in downtown Brighton. Classic car parking is on Main Street from Hyne Street to First Street. The event is free and the public will choose its favorite vehicle with prizes provided by local merchants. Many local businesses will offer weekly food and merchandise specials. The show runs each Tuesday through August 31. Call (810) 225-6009 for more information.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 5TH:  GOLD WING ROAD RIDERS EVENING ROAD RIDE

Motorcyle run. The Howell Chapter of the Gold Wing Road Riders Association takes an evening road ride. Riders leave at 6:30 p.m. from VG’s Food and Pharmacy Center, 2400 W. Grand River in Howell. A new destination is chosen each week. Call (810) 227-3937 for more information.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 5TH:  CONEY DOG AND ROOT BEER FLOAT NIGHT AT POST 419

Enjoy a $1 coney dog and root beer float night on Thursday, August 5th and 19th at the American Legion Post in Pinckney. The post is located on Whitewood Rd, call 734-878-9522 for more information.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 5TH:  SENIOR CAREGIVER'S FAIR

A Senior Caregiver’s Fair will be on Thursday, August 5th, at Brighton High School from 5:30-8pm, with 50+ area vendors and agencies and two breakout lecture/discussion sessions: End-of-Life Planning at 6pm, and Caregiving in Livingston County, at 7pm.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 5TH:  ART IN THE MAKING AT MILLPOND BRIGHTON

Art in the making. Art at the Millpond features Brighton Art Guild member artists at work from 6-9 p.m. at the Mill Pond in downtown Brighton. Call (810) 225-8197 for more information.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 7TH: THE WELL CHURCH GOLF OUTING

The Well Church is hosting it's 2nd Annual Golf Outing to raise funds for its childrens programs. If you are interested in golfing, sponsorships, or donations to the event, contact Scott DesAutel at 248 515-3864. Kids from all around Livingston County benefit from the programs offered at The Well.

AUGUST 7TH: HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION DAY AT LIVINGSTON COUNTY DEPT OF SOLID WORKS

Aug. 7 - Hazardous waste collection. Livingston County Dept. of Public Works holds a free collection day for household hazardous waste from Livingston County residents from 9 a.m. to noon by appointment only. Household hazardous waste such as motor oil, herbicides, gasoline, compact fluorescent bulbs, mercury, etc. are accepted. Call (517) 545-9609 to make an appointment.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 7TH:  AMERICAN LEGION CAR SHOW

Sons of the America Legion Post 141 of Howell is sponsoring the 11th Annual Charity Classic Car Show on August 7th. Registration begins at 10am, $15 per car, cars must be registered by noon to be judged. The first 50 cars will receive dash plaques. The event offers door prizes, trophies, food and beverages are also available. Judging will be announced at 3pm. Money raised will be used for Livingston County Veterans. Please call 517-546-2534 for more info.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 8TH:  GAZEBO CONCERT PRESENTED BY BRIGHTON KIWANIS AT MILLPOND

Gazebo Concert. The Brighton Kiwanis Club presents Beatle Tribute band, The Back Beats, at 7 p.m. at Mill Pond Park on Main St. in Brighton. Parking for classic cars is available on Main Street. Call (810) 227-0392 for more information.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 13TH:  MATT MAHER CONCERT AT ST MARY PARISH GROUNDS

National Christian recording artist and worship leader Matt Maher will perform a concert Friday, August 13th, at 8pm at the St. Mary Parish Grounds located at 10601 Dexter Pinckney Rd., Pinckney. This concert is open to all ages, donations will be encouraged during the performance to support Faith Medical Clinic of Pinckney. Faith Medical Clinic is a free non-denominational faith-based health clinic for uninsured adults ages 18-64. The Clinic is open 9am-1pm Saturdays and is located at 122 S. Howell St.; Pinckney. For more information please go to www.mattmahermusic.com or www.stmarypinckney.org

FRIDAY, AUGUST 13TH:  SPAGHETTI DINNER AT POST 419

There will be a spaghetti dinner Friday, August 13th from 5pm-8pm at the Pinckney American Legion on Whitewood Rd, Pinckney. Stay for karaoke at 7:30pm. For more information call 734-878-9522.

AUGUST 13TH - 15TH:  MILFORD MEMORIES SUMMER FESTIVAL

Milford Memories Summer Festival is August 13th, 14th & 15th is downtown Milford. For a complete schedule of events visit www.milfordmemories.com .

SATURDAY, AUGUST 14TH:  SUMMER SIZZLER BENEFIT FOR CONNNECTION YOUTH SERVICES

The Summer Sizzler, a benefit for the Connection Youth Services, will be held at the Howell Opera House on August 14th. Enjoy a BBQ, beer, wine, soft drinks, live music and silent and live auctions. Tickets are $35 each or 2 for $60, and are at the Livingston Family Center in Pinckney at 810-231-9591, at the Connection Crisis Shelter in Howell 517-552-3975 or at the door.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 14TH AND SUNDAY, AUGUST 15TH: : BRIGHTON FINE ARTS FESTIVAL

TUESDAY,  AUGUST 10TH:  CLASSIC CARS ON MAIN IN BRIGHTON

Car show. Classic Cars on Main begins at 5 p.m. on Main Street in downtown Brighton. Classic car parking is on Main Street from Hyne Street to First Street. The event is free and the public will choose its favorite vehicle with prizes provided by local merchants. Many local businesses will offer weekly food and merchandise specials. The show runs each Tuesday through August 31. Call (810) 225-6009 for more information.

AUGUST 12TH:  PINCKNEY POST 419 CAR SHOW

Cruise-in. Pinckney American Legion Post 419 holds a car show from 5-8 p.m. the second Thursday of the month through September at 9807 Whitewood Road, south of M-36 in Hamburg Township. The show features grilled burgers, brats and polish dogs, snacks and beverages, and a 50/50 raffle. Call (734) 341-4249 for more information.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 12TH:  ART IN THE MAKING AT MILLPOND IN BRIGHTON

Art in the making. Art at the Millpond features Brighton Art Guild member artists at work from 6-9 p.m. at the Mill Pond in downtown Brighton. Call (810) 225-8197 for more information.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 14TH:  PINCKNEY K OF C GOLF OUTING AT RUSH LAKE HILLS GOLF COURSE

The 13th annual Pinckney Knights of Columbus golf outing takes place at Rush Lake Hills Golf Course at 3199 Rush Lake Road in Hamburg Township. The event begins with a 7 a.m. continental breakfast followed by a shotgun start at 8 a.m. Cost is $88 per person or $350 for a team of four and includes golfing, breakfast, lunch at the turn, food and beverages after golfing, raffles and contest prizes including a chance to win a lease of a 2010 Dodge Journey. All golfers are eligible to win a Momentus power hitter driver and lob wedge valued at $220. Call (734) 646-4969 or e-mail boblocapt@chartermi.net for more information.

AUGUST 14TH-15TH:  COLONIAL KENSINGTON

Colonial Kensington. British and French settlers and Native American re-enactors bring Michigan’s history to life at Martindale Beach in Kensington Metropark, a few miles east of Brighton at 2240 W. Buno Road in Brighton Township. Highlights of the event include more than 200 costumed American Indian, French, British and American re-enactors representing the years 1700-1796; 18th century merchants selling authentic and reproduction home decorations, clothing and toys; stringed instrument music and Punch and Judy theater entertainment; battle and tactical demonstrations with musket and cannon firings; and a variety of 18th century crafts and demonstrations including carpentry, medicine, blacksmith, tinsmith, candle making, cooking, quilting, sewing, woodcarving and storytelling. Call (800-477-3178 or (248) 685-1561 for more information.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 15TH:  GAZEBO CONCERT - "MASS TRANSIT" BAND

The Brighton Kiwanis Club presents Mass Transit, one of the best horn sections in Michigan featuring the sounds of Motown and Chicago at 7 p.m. at Mill Pond Park on Main St. in Brighton. Parking for classic cars is available on Main Street. Call (810) 227-0392 for more information.

AUGUST 14TH-15TH:  BRIGHTON FINE ARTS FESTIVAL

Brighton Fine Arts Festival. The 27th annual event runs 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday in downtown Brighton and features unique arts and crafts, activities and entertainment. Call (810) 227-5086 or visit www.brightoncoc.org for more information.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 17TH:  FREE CONCERT BY LIVINGSTON COUNTY CONCERT BAND AT BRIGHTON MILL POND

Free concert. The Livingston County Concert Band plays marches, musicals and other tunes from 7:30-9 p.m. at the Mill Pond gazebo in downtown Brighton. Call (810) 229-5991 for more information.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18TH:  UNITED WAY DAY OF CARING

The 9th annual Livingston County United Way Day of Caring is Wednesday, August 18th. Thousands of volunteers are needed around the county. Volunteers can choose to sign up for a morning or afternoon shift, or all day. All skill levels are welcome. Adults and high-school aged individuals are encouraged to participate. To sign up a project or to volunteer, visit www.lcunitedway.org and click on 'Our Work". For on-line volunteer registration go to www.volunteerlivingston.com.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 19TH:  "IRON CHEF" COMPETITION TO BENEFIT GLEANERS FOOD BANK

Join Gleaners for their 6th annual Iron Chef Competition that raises funds for Livingston County families in need on August 19th. The competition will be held at Bordine Nursery located at 6347 Grand River Ave. in Brighton. Bordines will be transformed into kitchen stadium and the event begins at 6:30pm. The reigning 2009 Iron Chef Steve Pilon from Oak Pointe Country Club will battle Chef James McNulty of the Downtown Main Martini Bar & Grille in Brighton for the 2010 title of Gleaners Iron Chef. Tickets are $50 per person and include appetizers, drinks, and a silent auction. For more information visit www.ironchefevent.org

THURSDAY, AUGUST 19TH:  GAZEBO CONCERT - BRIGHTON MILLPOND - GOSPEL NIGHT

Gazebo Concert. The Brighton Kiwanis Club presents a Christian music concert featuring groups from Brighton area churches at 7 p.m. at Mill Pond Park on Main St. in Brighton. Parking for classic cars is available on Main Street. Call (810) 227-0392 for more information.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 19TH:  MELON BALL AT MCPHERSON MANSION

The 1st Melon Ball will be held on Thursday, August 19th from 7pm-11pm at the McPherson Mansion in Howell. The Melon Ball is the kick-off social event to the annual Melon Festival in downtown Howell. Tickets are $30 in advance and include entertainment, food, commemorative flute and champagne. The Melon King and Queen will also be crowned at the Melon Ball. Tickets can be ordered online at www.howellmelonfestival.com or by calling 517-545-4240. Tickets purchased on the day of the event will be $35 each.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 20TH:  FINE ART SHOW AT OPERA HOUSE

The Livingston Arts Council is hosting its 8th Annual Fine Art Show at The Opera House during the Howell Melon Festival, August 20th, 21st, and 22nd. The Fine Art Show will be held on the first floor of The Opera House, 123 W. Grand River in historic downtown Howell. The mixed media show will include watercolor, oil, sculpture, fiber art, jewelry, woodworking, and photography. All art will be available for sale and artists will be on site to discuss their work. Admission is free. Show hours are: Friday, 5pm–9pm, Saturday, 10am–10pm, Sunday, 10am–4pm. Artist booth space is still available; registration is required. For more information, call The Opera House, 517-540-0065.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 20TH:  HOWELL MELON RUN

The 33rd Annual Melon Run is August 20th. This scenic and beautiful run/walk will take place through residential streets, Lakeview Cemetery and Howell City Park. The race starts and finishes in downtown Howell. Bring the whole family to enjoy all the special events including the Melon Roll, Tot Trot, Melon Dash, and the One Mile Fun Run/Walk. Parking is available at the Barnard Community Center and on residential streets surrounding downtown. The early entry fee deadline is midnight on August 18th. Call 517-546-0693 ext. 0 for more information.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 20TH - THROUGH SUNDAY, AUGUST 22ND - HOWELL MELON FESTIVAL

The annual Melon Festival will be held in downtown Howell August 20th-22nd. The event will feature a Melon Ball, bed races, Michigan Made Arts & Crafts Show, train rides and trolley tours. Traditional favorites including Howell melons, melon ice cream and the Melon Run are also part of the family fun. For more information, visit www.howellmelonfestival.com.