5 Things You Should Know Today - Mar. 12, 2012

We're expecting a rainy start to a busy week in Farmington and Farmington Hills, so be sure to check our real-time traffic map before heading out. Here's what else you should know: 

1. The weather

There's a 90 percent chance of rain today, with thunderstorms possible after 3 p.m. The National Weather Service predicts a high around 61, and a low tonight around 50, with wind gusts up to 25 miles per hour. 

2. t at

Do you love to sing or play a musical instrument? Are you a poet? Share whatever talent you have today at 6 p.m. in downtown Farmington's newest coffee house. There's no charge to participate – or to listen. 

3.

The  presents an evening of financial advice with Greg Kateff, MBA, CPA/PFS, senior financial consultant with Stonebridge Partners, LLC. Learn how to be the CEO of "Me, Inc.". Cost is $10 at the door; RSVP to kstewart@ymcametrodetroit.org

4. Look ahead:

Senior adults may bring up to four grocery bags filled with papers to the  Tuesday from 10 a.m. until noon for free shredding. This is a drive-up only event in the C Parking lot. No junk mail or trash.

5. Look ahead:

Join Dr. King of and Running Fit for a walk through on Wednesday at noon. Talk with "the doc" and get your questions about running answered as you stroll along the park's beautiful, well-kept paths. There's no charge; to learn more, call 248-477-1135.