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Five Things You Need to Know Today: Aug. 23

Here is a look at what's going on today in Dexter.

We've got weather, gas prices and some suggestions on how to spend your day.

1. The weather

The National Weather Service predicts sunny skies today with a high near 80 degrees. Tonight, look for a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms with mostly cloudy skies and a low around 63 degrees.

2. Dexter Farmers Market

The Dexter Farmers Market will be open today from 3-7 p.m. on Alpine Street next to the .

Find out what's happening in Dexterwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

3. Learn how to use Microsoft PowerPoint

Working hands-on at a computer, you will learn how to create basic PowerPoint presentations during this presentation at the Dexter District Library. Discover how to incorporate graphics, timing and styles to your presentations. The free class begins at 9:30 a.m. today.

4. Gas prices

On the road today? MichiganGasPrices.com reports the following gas prices in the Dexter area as of Monday night:

Find out what's happening in Dexterwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

  • $3.64 a gallon, , 200 Baker Rd.
  • $3.65 a gallon, , 195 Baker Rd.
  • $3.65 a gallon, , 750 Baker Rd.
  • $3.75 a gallon, , 8135 Main St.
  • $3.75 a gallon, , 2940 Baker Rd.

5. Trivia

How long is the main stem of the Huron River, which runs through Dexter? Know the answer? Leave us a comment.

Monday's trivia answer

What 2009 film starring Robert DeNiro was filmed partially around Dexter? Stone


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