Today in Dearborn: Sept. 8

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

1. Had enough rain? Too bad. The National Weather Service says the rain will likely continue today, with a high near 68 degrees and some heavy gusts of wind.

2. will take place today from 4 to 8 p.m. at the . Musicians ages 8-18 are welcome to try out for the symphony and concert orchestras, flute choirs and string orchestra. Learn more at dearbornyouthsymphony.org.

3. The Dearborn Senior Center is holding a Hearing Loss Clinic with the help of clinical audiologist Dr. MacDonald from 9 to 11 a.m. The session is free to seniors and is the first of five at the center.

4. Dearborn kids headed back to school yesterday, and we have the photos to prove it! Check out our , and add your own photos and stories about your kids' forays back into the classroom.

5. In honor of Dearborn's automotive heritage, we bring you Facts. Today's fact: Ford Motor Company first teamed up with Firestone Tires in 1904. The two companies enjoyed a long relationship together.