5 Things To Know Today: Oct. 26, 2011

1. The weather

Today will be cloudy with a high of 53 degrees and a 40 percent chance of showers, according to the National Weather Service. It will also be breezy, with winds at 7-14 mph and gusts up to 22 mph. Tonight will be cloudy with a low of 37 degrees and a 30 percent chance of showers.

2. Gas prices

According to DetroitGasPrices.com, the lowest reported gasoline price in the Novi area as of Tuesday night was $3.25 per gallon at the Speedway at Haggerty Road near 14 Mile Road. 

3. Learn to cook with seasonal foods

You can learn how to cook with seasonal foods tonight at a cooking class hosted by Ina Cheatem, natural food chef and owner of Fresh Delights. The class will make two dishes and will meet at Room 328 tonight from 6:30-9. Cost is $50.

4. Family travel ideas

Jim Ehehalt, owner and travel manager of Brookside Travel, will speak at the at 7 p.m. about family-friendly travel ideas. The talk will be in Meeting Room Whole 105, and admission is free.

5. Weekend countdown

Looking for something to do this weekend? Take a look at our "" articles, which feature an upcoming weekend activity each day of the week. Or check out our events calendar for more ideas.