5 Things You Need to Know Today: March 2

It's Friday! We've included a weather update, gas prices and some suggestions on how to spend the weekend.

1. The weather

 The National Weather Service is predicting a chance of rain and thunderstorms mainly after 1 p.m. There is a chance of rain and snow between 10 p.m. and 4 a.m. on Friday night. Saturday there is a 30 percent chance of snow showers, with a high near 40 degrees.

2. Knights of Columbus Fish Fry

The will serve up their annual fish fry during Lent. The menu includes all-you-can-eat baked or pan-fried fish, deep fried breaded shrimp, french fries or baked potatoes, a full salad bar, macaroni and cheese, and a cash bar that includes pop, water, wine and beer. Adults are $10, kids $6. Drive-through takeout $9.

3. Iddy Biddy Art Club

Every other Friday the Chelsea Center for the Arts hosts this event for preschoolers and their parents. This class offers a charming combination of a favorite storybook and a tie-in arts project. The cost is $3 for the first child and $5 for two or more. To register call 734-433-2787. The class is held at 10 a.m.

4. Gas prices

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

• $3.68 a gallon (regular), $3.95 (diesel), BP, 200 Baker Rd.
• $3.79 a gallon (regular), $3.99 (diesel), , 2940 Baker Rd.
• $3.69 a gallon (regular), $3.95 (diesel), , 195 Baker Rd.
• $3.69 a gallon (regular), $3.95 (diesel), , 750 Baker Rd.
• $3.79 a gallon (regular), $3.78 (diesel) , 8135 Main St.
• $3.79 a gallon (regular), $3.89 (diesel) Mobil, 7177 Dexter-Ann Arbor Rd.

5. This day in history

March 2, 1904: On this day Theodor Geisel, better known to the world as Dr. Seuss, the author and illustrator of such beloved children's books as "The Cat in the Hat" and "Green Eggs and Ham," is born in Springfield, Mass. For more historical dates, visit www.history.com.