Good Morning Hartland

It's Friday and today's quote comes from Josh Billings:

Silence is one of the hardest arguments to refute.

1. The weather

Sunny, with a high near 73, according to the National Weather Service. 

2. Fuel prices

Here's a quick daily survey of the regular per-gallon price, according to gasbuddy.com —

• : $3.89
• Mobil: $3.96
• Shell: $4.05
• Lowest price at in Highland: $3.73 at Citgo at S. Milford Road and Watkins Boulevard.
• Lowest price in the Fenton area: $3.74 at the Clark station at Leroy and 3rd streets.
• Lowest price in the Brighton area: $3.69 at Costco at 6700 Whitmore Lake Rd. and BP at 9400 Lee Road.

We also offer searchable and real-time traffic and fuel prices via Mapquest on our homepage.

3. Mother's Day Brunch

Reserve your spots for a traditional Mother's Day brunch on Sunday, May 13 from 11am-2pm at the Howell Elks Lodge #2168 located at 2830 E. Grand River in Howell. Adults are $13, children 6-11yrs. are $6 and 5 and under are free. Call 517-546-4941 to reserve your tickets.

4. Cheaper by the Dozen

The Hartland Players' Main Stage will have final performances of Cheaper by the Dozen this weekend. Showtimes are at 8 p.m. on May 11 and May 12 at the historical Hartland Music Hall.

Admission is $10 for adults or $8 for seniors and student. Groups of 10 or more will receive a $1-per-ticket discount. Tickets may be reserved at the main branch of the Cromaine District Library, 3688 N. Hartland Road in Hartland Township; or by calling the ticket line at (810) 632-5849.

5. Hartland trivia

Congrats to Jenifer Thomas for correctly answering Wednesday's question — What is the next play the Encore Youth Theater will be holding auditions for? Answer: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

Friday's question: Who designed the Cromaine library building?