5 Things You Should Know Today - May 7, 2012

This first full week in May begins with several opportunities to formally and informally interact with local elected officials. Here's what else you should know today:  

1. The weather

There's a good chance we'll see rain, with thunderstorms possible after 8 a.m. The National Weather Service predicts a high around 63, with a low tonight around 51 and a continuing chance of rain and thunderstorms before 2 a.m.

2.

Quilters Ruth Ann Carter, Susan Horner and Laura Myers will provide advice and support for both experienced and novice quilters at today at 6 p.m. No registration is required; call 248-848-4315 for more information. 

3. meeting

Officials will consider approval tonight of the final interlocal agreement to contract for dispatch services with the . Review of the 2012-2013 budget is also on their 7 p.m. study session agenda, which is posted with this article. 

4. Look ahead:

On Tuesday at 11:15 a.m., Oakland County Commissioner Bill Dwyer (R-14th District) will be at the discussing the latest news regarding the Sheriff’s Department, the Oakland County Crime Lab, and other topics of interest. The public is invited to attend. 

5. Look ahead: Farmington School Board 

School officials meet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the . They will take up a study session agenda that includes a public hearing on the district's breakfast program, a report on the district's instructional implementation plan, and reviews of 2012-2013 meeting dates, the district-wide pizza bid, awarding a $1.194 million computer replacement bid and other items. The full agenda is posted with this article.