5 Things You Should Know Today - July 2, 2013

We're starting the holiday week with an air quality alert and a chance of much-needed rain tonight. Here's what else you should know today: 

1. The weather

We should have a sunny start to the week, with a high around 88, the National Weather Service predicts. Tonight, the mercury drops to around 69, with a 30 percent chance of showers after midnight. Today is an .

2.

Our in Farmington and Farmington Hills ends a week from today, and we're still looking for nominations in the following categories: ,  ,  and . and give your favorite local businesses a little Patch love, by clicking on the category link and posting the names of your favorites in the comments. 

3.

It's never too warm to be creative! Whether you're an experienced quilter or want to learn, join this group at the  today at 6 p.m. No registration is required. 

4.

This cruise-in car show is held every Monday in the Village Commons parking lot (Grand River east of Farmington Rd). It's free for car owners and spectators, and nearby offers specials on car show nights. Tonight's fun starts around 5 p.m.

5. Look ahead:

Deck yourself out in red, white and blue Wednesday and enjoy an evening of music with choirs, soloists, instrumentalists, handbell choirs, and bagpipers at  in Farmington Hills. The concert is free and begins at 8 p.m.; doors open at 7 p.m.