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Today in Dearborn: Aug. 22

Five things you need to know to start your day in Dearborn.

Ready to start your day? Here's what you need to know.

1. Expect sunny skies and a high near 80 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. The nighttime temp will stay cool and comfortable, so open up those windows!

2. Tonight will be the final Dearborn Public Schools Board of Education meeting before the start of the school year. The meeting will take place at 7 p.m. at the Administrative Services Center. Expect to hear some last-minute back-to-school plans, as well as the finalized appointment of several new principals.

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3. The Dearborn Public Library continues tonight with a showing of the classic Elvis Presley film Blue Hawaii. The free film starts at 7 p.m. at the .

4. The Dearborn Senior Center will be hosting a from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. today. The center is located at the . The registration fee is $7 per person.

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5. In honor of Dearborn's automotive heritage, we bring you Ford Facts. Today's fact: According to Ford Motor Company, the Model T had a 20-horsepower, four-cylinder engine, reached a top speed of about 45 miles per hour, got about 13 to 21 miles per gallon of gasoline and weighed 1,200 pounds.

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