Five Things You Need to Know Today: July 28

We've got weather, gasoline prices and some suggestions to spend your day.

1. The weather

The National Weather Service predicts a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms with mostly cloudy skies and a high near 88 degrees. Thursday night there is a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms with a low around 71 degrees.

2. Science Day

Come enjoy a day of science experiments with the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum at the today from 2-3 p.m. The event is free and open to children ages 10 and up. Registration is required. Call 734-426-4477.

3. There's trouble in River City

Catch a performance of The Music Man at the in Dexter today. The show takes place at 7 p.m. Tickets are $28 for adults, $25 for seniors, $25 for youth ages 17 and younger, and $22 for groups of 10 or more. Tickets can be purchased online.

4. Gas Prices

On the road today? Michigangasprices.com is reporting the cheapest gas at $3.78 a gallon as of Wednesday afternoon at the BP station, 200 Baker Rd. in Dexter. Gas costs $3.79 a gallon at the Pilot gas station at 195 Baker Rd.

5. Trivia

What Dexter resident was the first woman to receive a science degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1904? Know the answer? Tell us in the comments below.