Community Corner

5 Things to Know Today: Dec. 4, 2011

You can see two holiday concerts in Novi today.

1. The weather

Today will have a high of 47 degrees and an 80 percent chance of showers before 1 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. Tonight it will be mostly cloudy with a low around 33 degrees.

2. Gas prices

According to DetroitGasPrices.com, the lowest reported gasoline price in the Novi area as of Saturday night was $3.09 per gallon at the Speedway on 14 Mile and Haggerty roads.

3. Holiday concerts

The Novi Concert Band has its Holiday Concert today at 2 p.m. at the . Admission is free. The also have a performance today at 4 p.m. at the . Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 children 12 and younger and seniors 60 and older.

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4. Patch's Holiday Contest

Would you like $100,000 to donate to ? How about $500 to pay your December electric bill? Enter our Deck the House Contest for a chance to win these great prizes! The contest officially opens on Dec. 8.

5. Plan ahead: City Council meeting

The Novi City Council meets Monday night in the Civic Center at 7. On the council's agenda is the appointment of candidates to Novi Boards and Commissions.

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