Community Corner
5 Things to Know Today: Dec. 12, 2011
Good morning, White Lake, here's what you need to know about today.
1. Weather
Today’s weather, from the National Weather Service, is expected to be sunny with a high of 39 degrees. Tonight’s forecast is mostly cloudy with a low of 28 degrees.
2. Gas prices
The lowest gas prices in the White Lake area, as of Sunday night, were $3.31 per gallon, according to DetroitGasPrices.com. Stations offering this price were the Speedway at 9601 Highland Road and Village Drive, the Meijer station at 6001 Highland Road and Bogie Lake Road and the BP at 10580 Highland Road and Teggerdine.
3. On this day in history
On this day in 1980, according to History.com, American oil businessman Armand Hammer paid $5,126,000 at auction for a notebook with writings by legendary artist Leonardo da Vinci. The notebook, from around 1508, contains notes and drawings that relate to water and how it moves. Experts have said that da Vinci drew on it to paint the background of the Mona Lisa.
4. In the news: Tips for Photographing Christmas Lights
Many families have traditions of driving around to see the Christmas lights, but lighted holiday displays can be difficult to photograph. offers tips on how to use your digital camera or iPhone to capture the best neighborhood light displays.
5. Wrapped in Warmth
Participants can enjoy visiting with friends while creating lap blankets for patients at the Karmanos Cancer Institute of the Huron Valley Hospital. is offered free of charge and begins at 10 a.m. at the Dublin Community Center, 685 Union Lake Road.
