5 Things To Know Today: Nov. 15, 2011

1. The weather

Today will be mostly sunny with a high of 59 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.  Tonight will be partly cloudy with a low of 36 degrees.

2. Gas prices

According to DetroitGasPrices.com, the lowest reported gasoline price in the Novi area as of Monday night was $3.32 per gallon at the Shell on Novi Road near 13 Mile Road and at the Speedway on Haggerty and 14 Mile roads.

3. Family Game Night

You can drop in at the tonight to play games with your family and friends. The free event meets in the Youth Activity Room from 6:30-8 p.m.

4. Half-day for Novi elementary schools

All five Novi elementary schools have a half-day today with dismissal at 12:10 p.m. for parent-teacher conferences.

5. Get ready for Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is just a little over a week away — are you ready? Check out our daily column, Countdown to Thanksgiving, to help you prepare for all the cooking and more!