5 Things You Need To Know Today: May 17

1. Weather

The National Weather Service is forecasting mostly sunny skies with a high near 69.

Tonight will be mostly cloudy with a low around 46.

2. Gas

The least expensive gas in town can be found at Marathon on Silver Lake Road  for $3.67 a gallon, according to michigangasprices.com.

3. News

The Lake Fenton School Board approved a two-year contract with teachers, according to the Flint Journal.

4. Events

Support the Fenton Firefighter's Charities with Red Hot Deals in Downtown Fenton. Come see their antique fire truck at Café Aroma from 7 a.m. - 12 noon and at Cottage Inn Pizza from 4 -8 pm. Thurs. May 17.  For every Sandwich #9 or Large Café Caramel sold, Café Aroma will donate $1 to the Fenton Firefighter’s Charities. Cottage Inn Pizza will donate $2 from every Large Gourmet pizza to the Fenton Firefighter’s Charities from 4 - 8 p.m.

You can also make donations to the Fenton Firefighter’s Charities while shopping, dining and taking advantage of Red Hot Deals at several from 4 - 8 p.m.

5. Looking ahead

May Craft Mania Day (Scrapbooking and MORE), Saturday, May 19, 2012, 9:00 a.m. 13274 Linden Rd, Linden, $40.

Bring your crafting supplies and spend a day completing some of your own projects for an excellent cause! Sewing, Beading, Card-making, Scrap-booking - anything goes!

Not a Crafter?  How about some uninterrupted time to sort through photos, organize recipes, or plan your garden? 

Each person attending will be provided approximately 6-foot of table space with seating. Limited electrical outlets are available upon request and we will do our best to accomidate all activities.

Snacks, Meals and Drinks are included. Raffles with GREAT prizes! Vendors will be on site. Proceeds to benefit: "Walking Farr(s)" A 3-Day Breast Cancer Walk Team

www.the3day.org/goto/walkingfarr

Cost is $25  9am-3pm (Includes breakfast and lunch) OR $40 9am-9pm (Includes 3 meals)