5 Things You Need To Know Today: Aug. 10

1. Weather

The National Weather Service is forecasting showers and possibly a thunderstorm with a high near 70. Chance of precipitation is 90 percent.

Tonight, showers likely, cloudy, with a low around 55.

2. Gas

The least expensive gas in town can be found at Marathon on Silver Lake Road for a price of $3.83 a gallon, according to michigangasprices.com.

3. News

Fenton Jack R. Winegarden Library officials gave a presentation on the importance of libraries in communities at Monday’s Fenton Township Board of Trustees meeting. Library officials are currently conducting fundraiser efforts to either expand their current building or find a new location, reported the Tri-County Times.

4. Events

, 6 p.m. today, 6161 E Holly Rd, Holly, MI.

Be a part of the 2012 "Reunion with a Cause" fundraiser on the Holly High School track Friday, August 10 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Enjoy this FREE evening of family entertainment and fun.

100% of the donations raised by “The Reunion with a Cause” go directly to Genesys Hurley Cancer Institute cancer patients. These funds help pay for items such as patient medicine, co-pays, home health care, equipment and gas that the patients may not be able to afford. The need is great. (Last year $83,000 was raised for this worthy cause.)

Visit the official website and view the 14 minute video and "Like us" at our Facebook page. You can also call co-director, Marianne at (248)634-5420 for more information, to volunteer or to get an area on the Holly High School track to display your organization.

5. Looking Ahead

The will take place at the from noon until 8 p.m. Aug 11. Taste in Fenton is a community event where local restaurants bring their food so the community can sample a taste with live music, kids entertainment and more.