5 Things You Need to Know Today: April 24

The daily 5 includes a weather update, gas prices, and some suggestions on how to spend your day.

1. The weather

The National Weather Service predicts mostly sunny skies today, with a high near 55 degrees. Tuesday night will be partly cloudy, with a low around 38 degrees.

2. Growing local food talk with author Joel Salatin

Farmer Joel Salatin will lead a presentation on organic food production. Salatin will discuss how locally-grown food can help the country's agricultural and environmental communities. The presentation takes place at 8 p.m. at the Michigan Theater. Tickets are $15. Tickets can be purchased online at www.peoplesfood.coop.

3. Dexter Chamber plans community awards reception at Aubree's

The will host its "After Hours" event at Aubree's on May 22 starting at 5:30 p.m. to give out awards to local businesses. If you already purchased a ticket you are welcome to come and enjoy the appetizers and cash bar. If you would like to sign-up to come, email info@dexterchamber.org. The cost is $10 for members and $20 for non-members.

4. Gas prices

MichiganGasPrices.com reports the following gasoline prices in the Dexter area as of Monday night:

• $3.78 a gallon (regular), $3.99 (diesel), BP, 200 Baker Rd.
• $3.99 a gallon (regular), $4.09 (diesel), , 2940 Baker Rd.
• $3.79 a gallon (regular), $3.99 (diesel), , 195 Baker Rd.
• $3.79 a gallon (regular), $3.99 (diesel), , 750 Baker Rd.
• $3.99 a gallon (regular), $4.06 (diesel) BP, 8135 Main St.
• $3.99 a gallon (regular), $4.24 (diesel) Mobil, 7177 Dexter-Ann Arbor Rd.

5. This day in history

April 24, 1981: On this day, IBM released the first personal computer and competitiors rushed to clone the new machine. For more historic dates, visit www.history.com.