5 Things You Should Know Today - April 11, 2012

Yesterday's snow-bearing clouds have cleared out, and if you're traveling in the area of North Farmington High School this morning, we've got a word to the wise: 

1. The weather

The sun will shine today, as the temperature creeps above 50 degrees. The National Weather Service warns about areas of frost tonight, with a low around 34. 

2. DSO at

Student parking and drop-off logistics will change at the school today, to accommodate a unique opportunity for students to hear the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. Student parking will be restricted to the back of the student lot, tennis lot, and Farmington Rd. lot. Traffic flow at the back of the school will be blocked from approximately 6:30 a.m.-7:15 a.m. All families are asked to use the 13 Mile Rd. drive for student drop off, so expect more traffic congestion in that area. 

3.

Are you a Farmington resident concerned about the appearance of the community? Join this group at the tonight at 7 p.m. The public is welcome to attend.

4. Look ahead:

Linda Urban, author of A Crooked Kind of Perfect and Hound Dog True will speak Thursday, 7 p.m., at the  Auditorium. Urban's books are aimed at readers in grades 4 and up. The program is free; for more information call 248-848-4315 or visit lindaurbanbooks.com.

5. Look ahead:

County officials will meet Friday to take up final approval of a redistricting map based on the results of the 2010 Census. The Oakland Press reports that Democratic Party leaders have criticized the map as "gerrymandering" districts to ensure a Republican majority on the board. The public is welcome to attend the 9 a.m. meeting in the Commissioners Auditorium, 1200 N. Telegraph in Pontiac.