5 Things You Should Know Today - Feb. 27, 2012

Farmington-Farmington Hills Patch will be at today's breakfast with Republican presidential candidate Sen. Rick Santorum, held at St. Mary's Cultural Center in Livonia and co-sponsored by the . Look for our coverage here, on Facebook and Twitter.

Here's what else you should know today:

1. The weather

There's a slight chance of snow after 9 a.m. today, with a high near 41 and winds gusting to 30 miles per hour. The National Weather Service predicts a low tonight of 23. 

2.

Join our state senator at the Southfield Public Library, 26300 Evergreen Rd., today at 10 a.m. to get your questions answered and find out more about what's going on in Lansing. He'll talk about Gov. Rick Snyder's proposed budget and a program that provides incentives for hiring veterans. 

3. study session

A draft agenda for tonight's meeting includes a presentation on alternative fuel vehicles and discussions about a draft ordinance for single-family rental inspections, a potential tax abatement, smart meters and cage fighting. A final agenda was not available as of Sunday night. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. in the community room at city hall. 

4. Look ahead:

 hosts this discussion tomorrow at 6 p.m., using a format that combines a presentation by Rev. Terry Gallagher with a small group discussion. There's no charge, but RSVPs are requested to 248-474-6880 or uccsalem@­yahoo.­com.

5. Look ahead:

Check in at the on Wednesday at 1 p.m., to see what fun activities are planned for a day that only comes once every four years. There's no charge, and no registration is required.