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5 Things to Know Today: Aug. 13, 2011

Hey left-handers, this day is for you!

1. The weather

Today there is a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, according to the National Weather Service. Otherwise, it will be mostly cloudy with a high of 76 degrees. Rain is likely tonight, and the low will be near 64 degrees. On Sunday, look for a 70 percent chance of rain with gusts as high as 22 mph and a high of 74 degrees.

2. Gas prices

The lowest reported gasoline price in the Novi area as of late Friday is $3.68 per gallon at the Shell station on 13 Mile Road and Novi Road, according to DetroitGasPrices.com.

3. Farmers Market photo contest

The Novi has launched a to promote the Novi Farmers Market. Each week, a 4-foot ceramic apple will be moved to a secret location in Novi. The first three people to take their photos with it win prizes, and you can get a clue by stopping by the Farmers Market in between 9 a.m.-2 p.m. today.

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4. Gospel Festival

The is at from 10 a.m.-9 p.m. today. The festival is free and will include inspirational speakers and several performances from local churches. A full program for the festival can be found on its website.

5. Left-Handers Day

Today is International Left-Handers Day, which aims to raise awareness of the inconveniences left-handers face in a predominantly right-handed world. Famous leftys include President Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, Prince William, Henry Ford, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo and Jimi Hendrix, according to a post by Indiana University.

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