5 Things You Should Know Today: April 8

1. Northville weather

There's a 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 10 a.m., according to the National Weather Service. Mostly cloudy skies are expected before gradually becoming sunny, with a high temperature near 58 degrees. In the evening, expect partly cloudy skies and a low around 39.

2. Gas prices

The lowest reported gasoline price in the Northville area – according to DetroitGasPrices.com via GasBuddy.com – is $3.87 per gallon. That price is reported to be available at the Meijer station at Eight Mile and Haggerty roads. Before your commute, be sure to check out our live traffic map.

3. Event

There will be an at the in Novi beginning at 10 a.m. Admission prices for adults will be $28; $26 for seniors (55 and over); $14 for children (4-12); and children 3 years of age and under are admitted for free, and parking is complimentary.

4. This day in history

On this day in 1994, according to History.com, rocker Kurt Kobain was found dead in his Seattle home. Kobain and his band, Nirvana, are credited with spurring the popularity of grunge music.

5. Post your events to our site

Is your church organizing a food drive? Having a garage sale? Is your organization putting on an event somewhere in Northville? If it's not on our Patch calendar, it should be. Feel free to add events to our site at northville.patch.com/events/new.