5 Things You Should Know Today - Sept. 28, 2011

It's another "bring your umbrella to work" day in Farmington and Farmington Hills. Here are a few things to know as you dodge the raindrops:

1. The weather

There's a 70 percent chance of rain today, according to the National Weather Service, and a 30 percent chance tonight. Winds should remain fairly calm; expect a high of 64 and a low of 52.

2.

Are you crazy about computers? Or do you just want to know a little more about them? Join instructor Mike Lewis at the The Farmington Community Library Main Library today at 2:30 p.m. for this informal discussion. It's free, and no registration is required. Call 248-553-0300 to learn more.

3. Sports line-up

Girls Golf League Meet, 8 a.m.
Boys Tennis junior varsity at North Farmington, 3:30 p.m.
Football junior varsity hosts Southfield, 4 p.m., freshmen at Southfield, 4 p.m.
Volleyball at City Meet, Harrison, 4 p.m.

Football junior varsity at Oak Park, 4 p.m., freshmen host Royal Oak, 4:15 p.m.
Volleyball at City Meet, Harrison, 4 p.m.

Girls varsity (B) at Country Day, Walnut Creek Country Club, 3:30 p.m.

Girls Golf at League Meet, Bald Mountain, 9 a.m.
Boys Tennis junior varsity hosts Farmington, 3:30 p.m.
Volleyball at City Meet, Harrison, 4 p.m.

4.

hosts a weekly drumming class on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $10 for a session with guidance and instruction from Rune Palland, no matter what your skill level. Call 248-937-2934 to learn more.

5.

Farmington city council candidate is hosting an informal meeting at the Farmington Community Library, Farmington Branch, from 7 p.m.-8 p.m. Residents are invited to stop by and ask questions or share their concerns. This event is open to the public, and there's no charge to attend.