Five Things You Need to Know Today: Nov. 7

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

1. The weather

The National Weather Service predicts today there is a 30 percent chance of showers, with mostly cloudy skies and a high near 59 degrees. Tonight there is a 40 percent chance of showers, with a low around 49 degrees.

2. Dexter School Board meets

The Dexter Community Schools Board of Education will meet tonight at 7 p.m. at The agenda for the meeting has not been posted online as of press time.

3. Dexter Planning Commission meets

The Dexter Plannng Commission will hold its regular meeting at the Dexter Senior today at 7:30 p.m. The commission will discuss its draft Master Plan and set a public workshop to solicit additional public comment on Dec. 5 at 6:30 p.m.

4. Gas prices

On the road today? MichiganGasPrices.com reports the following gasoline prices in the Dexter area as of Sunday 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, , 2940 Baker Rd.
• 3.39 a gallon, BP, 8135 Main St.
• $3.39 a gallon, Mobil, 7177 Dexter-Ann Arbor Rd.

5. Deal of the Day

: Salon Underground in Dexter is teaming up with Food Gatherers during the month of November. Customers who bring in a donation will receive $5 off of their bill.