Five Things You Need to Know Today: Dec. 22

There's three more days until Christmas. Are you ready? We have gas prices, weather updates and some last minute gift ideas.

1. The weather

The National Weather Service predicts today will be mostly cloudy, with a high near 42 degrees. Tonight there is a 20 percent chance of snow showers, with a low around 28 degrees.

2. Blue Christmas Service

in Dexter will host a "Blue Christmas" service to help individuals dealing with grief observe the birth of Jesus Christ in a quieter, more contemplative way at 5 p.m. today. For more information, call 734-426-8610.

3. Dexter Village featured in new book

The Village of Dexter is profiled in the book "The Economics of Place: The Value of Building Communities Around People," published by the Michigan Municipal League. It is composed of a series of essays focusing on the importance of place as the economic development strategy that will create a positive, dynamic future for Michigan. For ordering information, visit economicsofplace.com.

4. Gas prices

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

• $3.19 a gallon (regular), $3.74 (diesel), BP, 200 Baker Rd.
• $3.29 a gallon (regular), $3.73 (diesel), , 195 Baker Rd.
• $3.29 a gallon (regular), $3.73 (diesel), , 750 Baker Rd.
• $3.28 a gallon (regular), $3.99 (diesel), , 8135 Main St.
• $3.19 a gallon (regular), $4.09 (diesel), Mobil, 7177 Dexter-Ann Arbor Rd.
• $3.39 a gallon (regular), $4.09 (diesel), Sunoco, 2940 Baker Rd.

5. Last minute gift idea

Meijer: Nintendo Wii Classics, including Wii Sports, Wii Mario Super Sluggers, Super Mario Galaxy and Super Paper Mario, $19.99 each.