Money is tight for a lot of folks. Here are a few great deals that
I've found in the Livingston County area, which mayhelp you stretch
your dollars.(note:prices below are correct at the time of this blog posting-check
for current prices before driving to them.)
Hair cuts/hair care.Brighton School of Cosmetology offers $6 basic hair cuts. Some fancy ladies treatments may be a bit more but are far cheaper than the local styling salon. They also do manicures and pedicures. Students are doing the work under the suprvision of their instructors. Disclaimer: What's left of my hair is definitely 'low maintenance'. I do know other guys that have more challenging styles who think the service and value are definitely here. It's worth a look. Walk-ins only,approximate hours are 10am-3:30 pm. School is closed on weekends, Holidays and days when Brighton District Schools are closed. 10543 Citation Drive, behind the Kensington Ice House, off Grand River just
east of US-23.
Golf.It's hard to beat these two for a driving range. Oak Valley
Entertainment at 10910 Whitmore Lake Rd, Brighton 48116 (just
north of M-36), has $9 large buckets (90 balls). They use higher end
balls which are washed after being retrieved. Tuesdays between 11 am
and 2:30 pm the buckets are half price! Pro shop, instruction, other
promos - see their web site.
Chemung Hills Golf
Course has $6 large buckets and $3 small buckets all of the time.
What a great value! They have Junior Golf lessons some mornings from
9-11am, so the range may be closed at those times - call ahead. Also a
pretty good rate for 9 holes of golf on weekdays, just $15 with a
cart.
Faulkwood Shores Golf
Club has a very nice course and great prices, too. 9 holes
walking is just $12 and they have specials that are even better.
Example - July 2009 9 holes walking price is just $5!!
Movies.MJR" Theatres
Brighton have some great reduced rates. Fri-Sun before noon,
tickets are just $4. Try the $4.50 Twilight shows (4-6pm) if you
can't get there before noon.
Building Supplies/Furnishings.Habitat For Humanity, 7198 Grand River Ave, Brighton
48114,has a home center where they sell surplus building and hardware
items for very affordable prices. Some furniture is also in the
showroom. Tile, wallboard, light fixtures, cabinets, appliances - you
name it. If your budget is tight and you have a remodeling project
planned, it's worth a look. Hours are 9-5 M-F and 9-2 Saturday.
General Entertainment. Brighton Kiwanis have free Sunday evening concerts at the gazebo in downtown Brighton through August 30th. Bring your own chairs. Varied entertainment (musical), local restaurants are open. Enjoy!!!
