Five Things You Need to Know Today, April 4

Here are five things you need to know today:

A Summer of Theatre – For all students in grades 6 to 12, the Andover Department of Community Services is holding auditions today for the summer musical program. The auditions are being held at the Collins Center at the Andover High School from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The program runs for four weeks starting on July 11. Find out more

Upcoming Week of Sports: Andover Patch sports editor Jay Oza is giving his weekly sports schedule along with a game of the week. This week the Andover varsity baseball team will face North Andover on Wednesday afternoon. Check it out

Weather: Today is likely to be rainy with a 90 percent chance, according to the National Weather Service. Rain showers are expected tonight at a 60 percent chance. The temperature during the day will reach a high of 48 degrees and drop to a low of 44 degrees at night.

Gas Prices: The Sunoco and the Gulf just went up. Here are some of the lowest unleaded gas prices in Andover according to motortrend.com: the – $3.45/gallon ,  Route 125 and Salem Street- $3.52/gallon; 205 North Main Street –$3.55/gallon.

WWII Begins for US: It was this day in 1917 that the United States entered the first World War on the Allied side with a 90-6 Senate vote. This fun fact was provided by On-This-Day.com.

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