Five Things You Need to Know Today: Nov. 18

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

1. The weather

The National Weather Service predicts today will be mostly sunny, with a high near 44 degrees. Tonight it will be partly cloudy, with a low around 32 degrees.

2. Twlight: Breaking Dawn Part I opens in theaters

The conclusion of Stephenie Meyers' romantic series Twilight opens in theaters across the country today. Check with Patch for

3. Muffins and Movies

The will show at 2 p.m. The story follows an adventurer and mathematician named Stuart (Liev Schrieber), who finds a portal in time and transports himself back to 1880. When a duke named Leopold (Hugh Jackman) discovers this stranger he chases him and ends up accidentally being transported back to present day New York. The event is free and open to the public.

4. Gas prices

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

• $3.28 a gallon, BP, 200 Baker Rd.
• $3.29 a gallon, , 195 Baker Rd.
• $3.29 a gallon, Pilot Service Station, 750 Baker Rd.
• $3.39 a gallon, Mobil, 7177 Dexter-Ann Arbor Rd.
• $3.39 a gallon, , 8135 Main St.
• $3.39 a gallon, , 2940 Baker Rd.

5. Deal of the day:

The Salvation Army of Washtenaw County will co-host a community Thanksgiving dinner from 3-6 p.m. on Nov. 23 at the Ypsilanti Free Methodist Church, 1800 Packard Rd. The event is free and open to Washtenaw County community members and friends in need of a place enjoy food, fellowship and the spirit of Thanksgiving. For more information call the Ypsilanti Free Methodist Church at 734-482-2055.