5 Things To Know Today: Oct. 27, 2011

1. The weather

Today will be cloudy with a high of 48 degrees and a 50 percent chance of showers, according to the National Weather Service. Tonight will be cloudy with a low of 32 degrees.

2. Gas prices

According to DetroitGasPrices.com, the lowest reported gasoline price in the Novi area as of Wednesday night was $3.34 per gallon at the at 12 Mile Road and Haggerty Road. 

3. Novi Road re-opening

Novi Road between 10 Mile Road and Grand River Avenue is expected to re-open in early December, according to a newsletter from the City of Novi. Who's excited for the construction to be over? Just in time for holiday shopping!

4. Halloween costume contest!

Have you heard about our Halloween contest yet? Patch and supermodel Heidi Klum are looking for the most creative kids' costumes in America. You could win a chance to meet Heidi and a trip to Los Angeles or New York — plus $1,031 for your favorite local charity. Learn how to enter here.

5. How to post an announcement or event

Do you want to share an or on Novi Patch? Check out two videos we posted today that will walk you through how to do it. Be sure to sign up for a Patch account first!