5 Things You Should Know Today – Sept. 27, 2011

Whether you're an ice cream aficionado or have given up the sweet stuff to lose some weight, you'll find something to do today in Farmington and Farmington Hills:

1. The weather

There's still a chance of showers today — 30 percent during the day and 50 percent this evening, according to the National Weather Service. Temperatures will range from a high of 66 degrees to a low of 53.

2. Sports lineup

Tuesdays are always a big day for prep sports:

Boys Tennis at OAA League Tournament in Rochester, 4 p.m.
Boys and Girls Cross Country at the Athens Jamboree, Bloomer State Park, 4:30 p.m.
Volleyball freshmen at Adams, 4:30 p.m., junior varsity at Adams, 5:30 p.m., varsity at Adams, 6:30 p.m.
Boys Soccer junior varsity at Royal Oak, 5 p.m., varsity at Royal Oak, 6:45 p.m.

Boys Tennis at OAA League Tournament in Rochester, 7:30 a.m.
Boys and Girls Cross Country at Jamboree, Oakland Community College, 4:30 p.m.
Boys Soccer hosts Pontiac, 5:30 p.m.
Volleyball junior varsity at Southfield, 5:30 p.m., varsity at Southfield, 7 p.m.
Girls Swimming hosts North Farmington, 6:30 p.m.

Golf varsity at Regina, Gowanie Country Club, 3:30 p.m., junior varsity at Cranbrook, Pine Lake Golf Course, 3:45 p.m.
Cross Country at Jamboree #2, Huron Meadows Metropark & Golf Course, 4 p.m.
Volleyball freshmen at Marian, 4:30 p.m., junior varsity at Marian, 5:30 p.m., varsity at Marian, 6:30 p.m.
Swim and Dive hosts Cranbrook Kingswood, 6 p.m.
Field Hockey junior varsity (B) at Dearborn, 7 p.m.

Boys Tennis at OAA League meet in Troy, 7:30 a.m.
Boys and Girls Cross Country at Athens Jamboree, Bloomer State Park, 4:30 p.m.
Football freshmen at Berkley, 4:30 p.m., junior varsity at Berkley, 6:30 p.m.
Boys Soccer junior varsity at Avondale, 5:30 p.m., varsity at Avondale, 7 p.m.
Girls Swimming at Harrison, 6:30 p.m.

3. Ice cream social

From 5 p.m.-8 p.m. today, in downtown Farmington will give away free 3-ounce servings of Sprinkled with Wishes (sweet cream ice cream, brownies, rainbow sprinkles and fudge). All it asks in return is a donation to Make-A-Wish Foundation, which makes dreams come true for children with life-threatening illnesses.

4.

In August, we told you about , who wants to share the success of his own 200-pound weight loss with others. Tonight, he launches his One Step Aweigh group at 7 p.m. in the Viewpoint Room at at . There's no charge for the meeting.

5.

Come out after dark and enjoy the stars, night creatures, mysterious night sounds and more in the largest of Farmington Hills' city parks. The hike begins at 8 p.m., and the cost is $3. Register in advance by calling 248-477-1135.