5 Things to Know Today: Aug. 8, 2011

1. The weather

Today will be mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and a high of 83 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. Tonight will be mostly cloudy with a low of 65 degrees. Tuesday will be partly sunny with scattered showers and thunderstorms and a high of 84 degrees.

2. Gas prices

The lowest reported gasoline price in the Novi area as of late Sunday is $3.66 per gallon at the Speedway on Haggerty Road and Fourteen Mile Road, according to DetroitGasPrices.com.

3. City Council meeting

The Novi City Council meets at 7 tonight in . The council has only one action item on its agenda: approval of a $208,182 agreement with the Road Commission for Oakland County to repave Grand River Avenue from Novi Road to Haggerty Road.

4. Pinochle for seniors

The Civic Center will host pinochle for seniors today from 12:30-3:30 p.m. Cost is $1.25 at the door.

5. Want to share your voice?

Are you involved with a Novi club, group or organization? Are you an expert in an area such as history or gardening? Blog about it on Patch! We're always looking for new bloggers. Email rebecca.jaskot@patch.com if you're interested.