Community Corner
5 Things You Should Know Today: May 4
From events to gas prices to the weather, we've got info important to Northville today.

1. Northville weather
Showers and thunderstorms are likely throughout the day, according to the National Weather Service. Also expect mostly cloudy skies and a high near 74 degrees. In the evening, mostly cloudy skies are likely with a low around 50.
2. Gas prices
The lowest reported gasoline price in the Northville area – according to DetroitGasPrices.com via GasBuddy.com – is $3.81 per gallon. That price is reported to be available at the Mobil at Six Mile and Haggerty roads. Before your commute, be sure to check out our live traffic map.
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3. Event
A Kids 4 Afghan Kids Gently Used Book Sale will be held at Amerman Elementary School during the school day from 8:15-9 a.m. and from 3:30-4:15 p.m. Students will also be able to purchase books during lunch hour.
4. This day in history
On this day in 1979, according to history.com, Margaret Thatcher was sworn in as Britain's first female Prime Minister.
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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.
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