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Today in Dearborn: Oct. 26

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. The National Weather Service says the rain and clouds that rolled in overnight will stick around today in Dearborn. Expect showers on and off throughout most of the day, with temperatures in the mid 50s.

2. Don't eat breakfast yet! The City Beautiful All-Schools Breakfast starts at 7 a.m. at . Learn what the City Beautiful Schools program is all about, and congratulate junior commissioners on their new positions.

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3. The city will host its annual Boo Bash tonight at the . Bring the kids down–in costume, if they like–for games, candy, inflatables and more. Admission is $10 and the event runs 6-8:30 p.m.

4. is hosting a Bowling Fundraiser for St. Jude's Research Hospital tonight at . A $20 admission fee gets you two games, food and drink specials. The fun and fundraising starts at 7 p.m.

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5. In honor of Dearborn's automotive heritage, we bring you Facts. Today's Ford Fact: Ford Motor Company signed its first contract with the United Auto Workers union in June of 1941. At that time, the contract covered 123,000 employees.

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