Battle of the Brave Plus More Tips for the Week Ahead

It's Monday, and that means we've put together this list of things going on in White Lake-Highland to help make your week a little brighter, easier and more fun. For a full list of things to do this week, look at the Patch calendar of events.

1. For a good cause

• Battle of the Brave 

The White Lake Middle School NJHS students would like your support.

"As some of you may know about 2 ½ years ago my brother Kyle was diagnosed with cancer. In April this year Kyle celebrated his 2 year cancer free anniversary, which is a very significant milestone." (Read more here.)

If you are at least 13 years of age, vote through facebook.

2. For your information

• Huron Valley Jump Rope for Heart 2013

HVS elementary students raised nearly $60,000 for the American Heart Association at the school district's annual Jump Rope for Heart Event. A brief video gives brings you inside this high-energy event.

3. Just for fun

• Alan Smith Music Jam Session

On May 22, Alan Smith Music Jam Session from 7 p.m. to  9 p.m. at the Huron Valley Council for the Arts. Visit www.huronvalleyarts.org for more details.

4. Save the date

• Michigan's Vanishing Train Stations

On May 22, Michael H. Hodges discusses the train station's architectural evolution and role in American life since 1830, with photographs from Michigan's Historic Railroad Stations, his new coffee-table book. Books will be available to purchase and have signed for $40. Call 248-698-4942, ext. 2 to register or online @ whitelakelibrary.org

5. In case you missed it

• Highland Adult Activity Center to add paper recycling bin

A collection bin will be placed in the parking lot of the adult activity center on a trial basis, according to the Observer & Eccentric. Money brought in will be put toward the activity center's programs.