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Today in Dearborn: Oct. 5

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

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1.The National Weather Service says more warm fall weather is in store for today in Dearborn. The high temperature will be around 73 degrees. Expect sunny skies and a light breeze all day.

2. Openly gay and the public at the today at 3:30 p.m. about LGBT activism, his work and faith. Hosted by the UMD Gender & Sexuality Alliance, the lecture will be that will benefit the Ruth Ellis Center, a safe space for LGBT youth.

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3. Friends of the Library - Dearborn is hosting a today at the . The sale runs from 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. on the first floor, and will allow visitors to pick up books, CDs and other library materials for a cheap cost–with funds benefitting the library.

4. The will host a with authors Michael Hauser, of the Detroit Opera House, and Marianne Weldon, of the Detroit Historical Society. The talk starts at 7:30 p.m. and is free and open to the public.

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5. In honor of Dearborn's automotive heritage, we bring you Facts. Today's Ford Fact: Ford Motor Company and the United Auto Workers union struck a deal on a four-year contract Tuesday, according to the New York Times. The contract calls for new jobs and wage increases, among other things.

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