Five Things You Need to Know Today: Dec. 2

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

1. The weather

The National Weather Service predicts today will be cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 35 degrees. Tonight will be partly cloudy, with a low around 24 degrees. Saturday will be partly sunny, with a high near 41 degrees.

2. Christmas card workshop

Origami artist Helen O’Toole will help participants create a beautiful and intricately folded greeting card and a Christmas gift tag using the craft of Iris folding today at 2 p.m. at the . Join O'Toole for a fun afternoon of Iris crafting. Space is limited to 15 adult patrons. Contact the Adult Service desk to register at 734-426-4477.

3. Pick up your 'BRAve Men of Dexter' calendar

The 2012 '' calendar will be available for purchase this weekend during the "" festival. Calendars are $20 and may be purchased at the , , , , , , the , and . Proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society.

4. Gas prices

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

• $3.18 a gallon, BP, 200 Baker Rd.
• $3.19 a gallon, , 195 Baker Rd.
• $3.19 a gallon, , 750 Baker Rd.
• $3.35 a gallon, , 8135 Main St.
• $3.35 a gallon, , 7177 Dexter Ann Arbor Rd.
• $3.35 a gallon, , 2940 Baker Rd.

5. Deal of the Day

Hearts and Flowers: Christmas Treasure flower bundle, $29.99