The City of Brighton will kick off the groundbreaking of its Downtown Streetscape Project at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 13.
In addition to hearing from people involved in the project as to the changes that lie ahead and what people can expext through this summer’s construction, there will be a “Digging for Gold” event in which at least $5,500 of gift cards and prizes will be given away. Guests will gather 202 W. Main St. after the groundbreaking ceremony for the unique event in which they will use a shovel to dig for prizes at the groundbreaking site.
“Digging for Gold” prizes include a custom ring designed by Al Hummer of Ore Creek Jewelers valued at $2,100. Other prizes will be provided by 2 Dandelions Bookshop, Bourbon’s, Brewery Becker, Brighton Bar and Grill, The Buckley Jolley Real Estate Team, Candlewood Suites Brighton, Cooper & Binkley Jewelers, Dawn Angelic Photography, Foguth Financial Group, Ivory Vines, Kensington Valley Varsity, London Beauty, Natural View Market, Ore Creek Jewelers, The Pound Bar & Grill, Rosy’s Boutique, Running Lab, Sunny’s on the Corner, Tribute Salon & Medspa, Wallflower Mercantile, The White Dress, and Wood ‘N Things & The Shed.
Goodie bags will be available for the first 200 guests, and there will also be a selfie station, and activity tables for children.
Attendees will also get tips on how to navigate Brighton’s downtown, which will remain open during construction.
