5 Things You Should Know This Weekend - Sept. 2-4, 2011

We're headed into a long holiday weekend, with more than a few activities to keep your calendar full:

1. The weather

Looks like a rainy weekend, with a good chance of thunderstorms starting tonight. According to the National Weather Service, there's a 50 percent chance tonight and tomorrow, a 40 percent chance Sunday and a slight chance of showers on Monday. Temperatures over the weekend will range from a high of 92 today to 67 on Monday, with nighttime temperatures dropping from 71 tonight to 50 Monday night.

2. Sports line-up

Cheer for your favorite local team:

Football hosts Adams, Friday, 7 p.m.

Football at Groves, Friday, 7 p.m.

3. Ballroom dancing

On the first Friday of each month, the Senior Division at the in Farmington Hills offers ballroom dancing for adults over age 50, with a buffet dinner and music by the Mike Wolverton band. The event starts at 3 p.m.; couples and singles of all experience levels are welcome. Call 248-473-1800 for information. Cost is $9 in advance, $10 at the door.

4. Farmers Market

If you're staying in town this weekend, make a trip to the Farmington Farmers and Artisans Market at the Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Music by singer/songwriter Chris McCall, a chef's demo and more make it a full day of fun.

5. Faceoff in Farmington

The Plymouth Whalers hockey team takes on the Windsor Spitfires in the "Faceoff in Farmington" Saturday, 7 p.m., at the . The first pre-season game gives fans a chance to get in some ice time with the Whalers mascot before the game, as well as a post-game meet-and-greet with players. Tickets are $10; proceeds go to the Farmington Hills Hockey Association. Check the event listing for a link to buy tickets.