Today in Dearborn: July 8

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

1. Skies will stay mostly sunny today in Dearborn, according to the National Weather Service. It's perfect weather for the , but the high will hit near 86 degrees today, so make sure to stay cool with water and shade–and maybe some ?

2. If you do visit the Farmers Market today (hours are 8 a.m.-1 p.m., in case you forgot), be sure to check out the Pockets of Perception team hard at work on the giant apple. Just what is this four-foot-tall apple all about? We have the scoop.

3. A Glassblowing Sampler Class at the takes place Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. If you haven't been, from a previous event–they'll make you want to sign up.

4. Making other plans this weekend? We recommend using our handy dandy , which includes locations, dates, times and prices of Dearborn's coolest upcoming events.

5. In honor of Dearborn's automotive heritage, we bring you Ford Facts. Today's fact: In 1914, Henry Ford made headlines when he began offering his Highland Park Plant employees $5 per day for eight-hour work days. It was more than double the going rate.