Community Corner

5 Things to Know Today: Sept. 27, 2011

Consider supporting the Make-A-Wish Foundation at Cold Stone today.

1. The weather

Look for a 40 percent chance of rain and a high of 68 degrees today, according to the National Weather Service. Tonight will be mostly cloudy with a low of 53 degrees and a 50 percent chance of rain.

2. Gas prices

According to DetroitGasPrices.com, the lowest reported gasoline price in the Novi area as of Monday night was $3.34 per gallon at the Shell at Novi and 13 Mile roads.

3. Hansel and Gretel auditions

Children age 7-12 are invited to try out for the Novi Civic Theatre's production of Hansel and Gretel from 5-7:30 p.m. today and Wednesday at the . Call the Novi Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department at 248-347-0400 to reserve an audition slot. Performances are Dec. 9-11. For more information, click this link for a PDF version of the Hansel and Gretel Audition Packet.

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4. Tour Novi

From 6-8 tonight, Novi hosts a tour of the city, including its public facilities, parks and commercial developments. The tour is free and meets at the Civic Center. Please RSVP to Robin Working at rworking@cityofnovi.org or 248-347-0416.

5. Free ice cream at Cold Stone

From 5-8 p.m. today, Cold Stone stores nationwide are giving away free 3-ounce servings of Sprinkled with Wishes, a treat with sweet cream ice cream, brownie, rainbow sprinkles and fudge. Customers are encouraged to donate to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Novi's is located in .

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