5 Things You Should Know Today: May 2

1. Northville weather

Showers and thunderstorms are likely, mainly after 9 a.m., according to the National Weather Service. Also expect mostly cloudy skies and a high near 78 degrees. In the evening, there's a chance of showers and thunderstorms with mostly cloudy skies and a low around 63.

2. Gas prices

The lowest reported gasoline price in the Northville area – according to DetroitGasPrices.com via GasBuddy.com – is $3.79 per gallon. That price is reported to be available at the BP at Seven Mile and Beck roads. Before your commute, be sure to check out our live traffic map.

3. Event

A power class, to workout your major muscle groups with barbells, will be held at Northville Parks and Recreation at 5:30 p.m. Cost is $8. See for specifics. 

4. This day in history

On this day in 1933, according to history.com, a newspaper published the account of a couple that spotted an unusual creature in Scotland's Loch Ness. Sightings of the Loch Ness Monster go back 1,500 years but Nessie entered the modern mainstream following publication of the article.

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.