Five Things You Need to Know Today, March 10

Here are five things you need to know today:

Hopping Hemispheres: It was this day in 1496 that discoverer Christopher Columbus finished his second journey to the Western Hemisphere. This fun fact was provided by On-This-Day.com.

Girl’s Basketball Game: The amazing Lady Warriors basketball team sweeped Central Catholic last night and will be heading to the TD Garden Friday afternoon at 3:15 p.m. Check out the article at 6 a.m.

Weather: Today will be cloudy with a high temperature around 44 degrees and an east wind will come through at around 10 to 15 miles per hour. Snow may come before 8 a.m. but will turn to rain after, according to the National Weather Service.  There is a 70 percent chance of rain tonight with a low temperature 41 degrees. Rainfall may come between a tenth and a quarter of an inch.

Reception At Fitness Together: Join the staff at the newly renovated Fitness Together on North Main Street in Andover. Take a tour of the new facility and enjoy beverages and hour d’oeuvres. Find out more about this feature

Gas Prices: The BP on Route 125 continues to be the lowest station in Andover. Here are some of the lowest unleaded gas prices according to motortrend.com: , Route 125 and Salem Street- $3.45/gallon; the – $3.46/gallon; 205 North Main Street –$3.49/gallon; the – $3.46/gallon.

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