5 Things to Know Today: Nov. 29, 2011

1. The weather

The National Weather Service says we can expect rain. The rain could be heavy at times with a high near 42. Tuesday night there will be rain before 1 a.m., then rain and snow with a low around 33 degrees.

2. Gas prices

According to DetroitGasPrices.com, the lowest reported gasoline price in the White Lake area as of Monday night was $3.33 per gallon at the gas station located off M-59.

3. On this day in history

According to History.com, in in 1981, the actress Natalie Wood, who starred in such movies as Rebel Without a Cause and West Side Story, drowned in a boating accident near California’s Catalina Island. She was 43 years old.

4. In the news

We've got info on White Lake's tree lighting and other holiday events in today's holiday events preview.

5. TEA Party Candidate Forum

A coalition of TEA Party groups, including Livingston County's Brighton Tea Party and RetakeOurGov are sponsoring a question and answer forum for candidates running for the U.S. Senate. Come hear the policy views of those who hope to retire incumbent Senator Debbie Stabenow from her over 30 years in politics. This forum will be held a Bakers of Milford at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 29. There is no charge to attend. More details at miteapartyevents.com or call 810-207-1867.