5 Things to Know Today: July 29, 2011

1. The weather

Today there is a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. Otherwise, it will be partly sunny with a high of 89. Tonight will be mostly cloudy with a low of 67, and tomorrow will be mostly sunny with a high of 89.

2. Gas prices

The lowest reported gasoline price in the Novi area as of late Thursday is still $3.74 per gallon at the Speedway on Pontiac Trail and Beck Road, according to DetroitGasPrices.com.

3. Family concert in the park

Novi's Sizzling Summer Art Series continues tonight with a performance by singer-songwriter Jill Jack at 8 p.m. in . Admission is free.

4. Novi Ice Arena open house

The will host its customer appreciation open house from 6-9 p.m. today. There will be free hot dogs from 6-8 p.m., free open skating and lessons from 5-6:30 p.m., a figure skating exhibition from 6:30-7 p.m. and free hockey instruction from 7-9 p.m. Admission is free.

5. One month of Patch!

Novi Patch launched one month ago today on June 29! Thanks for everyone's tremendous support so far! Let us know how we're doing, ask us a question or send us story tips to rebecca.jaskot@patch.com.