5 Things to Know Today: Jan. 26, 2012

1. The weather

The National Weather Service says we can expect a 20 percent chance of rain after noon. Skies will be mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Thursday night there will be a slight chance of snow showers. Skies will be mostly cloudy, with a low around 30

2. Gas prices

According to DetroitGasPrices.com, the lowest reported gasoline price in the White Lake area as of Wednesday night was $3.28 per gallon at the gas station.

3. On this day in history

According to History.com, in 1945, Soviet troops entered Auschwitz, Poland, freeing the survivors of the network of concentration camps—and finally revealing to the world the depth of the horrors perpetrated there.

4. In the news

Help the Oxbow Elementary School LEGO team.

5. Taste of Waterford

The 14th Annual Taste of Waterford takes place from 6-9 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26, at the Oakland Schools Conference Center, 2111 Pontiac Lake Road in Waterford Township. The evening's events include food, youth and children’s activities, a photo booth, movie music and the celebration of the Citizen and Youth Group of the Year. Its focus is "the sights and sounds of Hollywood through the years." In addition to entertainment and culinary delights, raffles will be held throughout the night. The nonprofit Waterford Coalition for Youth, which this event supports, is located in the Waterford Police Department and works to reduce substance abuse and high-risk behaviors in youth. Guest can purchase tickets for $25 per adult, $15 for youth in grades K-12 and $5 for children ages 4 and younger. The ticket price includes food and entertainment. After Wednesday, Jan. 25, tickets are available at the door for an additional $5 a ticket.