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Politics & Government

5 Things to Know Today

Here are 5 things you need to know about Monday, Jan. 2, 2012.

The Weather 

Weather.com is calling for a few snow showers with little accumulation and a high of 26.  It will be mostly cloudy at night and a low of 14.  Sunrise is at 8:04am and sunset will occur at 5:15pm.

City Council Meeting

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The Saline City Council is having their first meeting of the new year at 7:30pm.  Come let your city know how you feel about what’s going on in Saline.  The meeting is held at 100 N. Harris Street in the Council Chambers.

Open Microphone at Brewed Awakenings

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Brewed Awakenings is holding an open microphone starting at 6:30pm.  Come put your talents on display, whether it is singing, poetry, comedy or instrumentals.  They offer a piano if that is your talent, too.

The Saline Recreation Center Offers a Variety of Classes

The Saline Recreation Center has a large offering of classes throughout the day.  Classes range from weightlifting and swimming to water aerobics and yoga.  For a complete list of events, go here.

Show Patch How You Celebrated the New Year

Now that 2012 has officially arrived, don’t forget to show us how you said good-bye to 2011.  Upload your photos here and discuss it in the comments.

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