Five Things You Need to Know Today, April 19

Here are five things you need to know today:

DCS Spring Activities: Registration is now open for spring activities at the Andover Department of Community Service. Adult education classes are available in areas from eco-tracking to ballroom dancing. Find out more here.

Youth Fishing Derby: Check out all of the action at the youth fishing derby on Saturday at the Harold Parker State Forest. Andover Patch has produced a video feature for this event. Check it out at 6 a.m.

Weather: There is a 30 percent chance of rain showers today with a high temperature near 52 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. A north wind is expected around 7 miles per hour. There is a 60 percent chance of showers tonight with a low temperature around 39 degrees. An east wind is expected to come through at 7 miles per hour.

Revolution Began Today: It was today in 1775 that the American Revolution began when fighting broke out in Lexington…I mean Concord…or at least one of the two. This fun fact was provided by On-This-Day.com.

Gas Prices: Here are some of the lowest unleaded gas prices according to motortrend.com: 205 North Main Street –$3.73/gallon. , Route 125 and Salem Street- $3.74/gallon; the Gulf, 65 Main Street – $3.75/gallon.

Check out all of the events happening in Andover today at our events calendar.