5 Things To Know Today: Oct. 28, 2011

1. The weather

Today will be mostly sunny with a high of 50 degrees and a chance of showers after 1 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. Tonight will be mostly cloudy with a low of 37 degrees and a 40 percent chance of rain.

2. Gas prices

According to DetroitGasPrices.com, the lowest reported gasoline price in the Novi area as of Thursday night was $3.49 per gallon at nine different stations throughout Novi.

3. School play

's fall play opened Thursday evening, but you can still catch a performance of Almost, Maine this weekend. Shows are at 7 p.m. on Friday and 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday. Tickets are $8.

4. Plan ahead: get rid of old prescriptions

Do you have any unwanted prescriptions in your home? Dispose of them safely by bringing them to the Saturday between 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The program is part of a and is free and anonymous.

5. Halloween weekend

Are you excited for Halloween on Monday? Check out our Halloween 2011 page to find events to go to, learn about the city's trick-or-treating rules and enter our .