5 Things You Should Know Today - Mar. 13, 2012

1. The weather

Our warm-up continues today, with temperatures climbing back into the 60s. The National Weather Service predicts a mostly sunny and breezy day, with winds gusting to 29 miles per hour. The winds die down tonight, as the mercury dips to around 39. 

2.

Oakland County Commissioner Bill Dwyer (R-14th District) meets with local seniors today at the in Farmington Hills. He'll be there at 11:30 a.m. to talk about what's going on in Pontiac and answer questions.

3. at

The church's weekly series, “From Grief to New Hope”, with Cathy Clough, Director of New Hope Center for Grief Support, continues at 7 p.m. today. Each session will begin with a talk about one aspect of grief followed by small group participation led by trained facilitators. Each person will be placed in a group with others who have had similar losses. To register, or learn more, call 248-661-9191.

4. Look ahead:

This city commission meets on Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., at the . If you're interested in programs and activities that focus on the community's physical appearance, you're welcome to attend – the meeting is open to the public. 

5. Look ahead:

Registration for the Adult Learning Institute (ALI) at opens on Thursday. The 7-week program begins April 3, offering lectures in art, science, history, and literature, plus weekly Wednesday afternoon musical programs in Smith Auditorium. Learn more at www.ali-occ.org.