5 Things You Need to Know Today, Aug. 9

1. Whole Foods Charity Block Party: The Whole Foods is raising money for the Haverhill Stars Team in the Massachusetts Special Olympics. For $5 grab your choice of a hot dog or hamburger, as well as chips and a drink.

2. National Book Lover's Day: Kids in grades 6 through 12 are invited to stop by the library today to pick out a book for free in honor of National Book Lover's Day. 

3. Greater Lawrence Health: The Greater Lawrence Public Health Coalition meets today at 2 p.m. at the , third floor conference room.

4. Gas Prices: Here are some of the lowest unleaded gas prices according to motortrend.com: , 220 North Main St., $3.61/gallon; Gulf, 65 Main Street – $3.65/gallon; , 14 N. Main St. – $3.69/gallon.

5. Weather: Today will bring a 20 percent chance of thunderstorms with a high of 86 degrees. Tonight will also bring a 20 percent chance of thunderstorms with a low of 66 degrees.