5 Things to Know Today: Oct. 13, 2011

1. The weather

The National Weather Service predicts a 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 2pm. Skies will be cloudy, with a high near 68 degrees and a calm wind becoming southeast between 5 and 8 mph.

2. Gas prices

According to DetroitGasPrices.com, the lowest reported gasoline price in the White Lake area as of Wednesday night was $3.54 per gallon at the gas station located off M-59.

3. On this day in history

According to History.com, on this day in 2010, 33 Chilean miners were rescued after being trapped nearly half a mile underground for 69 days. The miners, according to the History Channel, survived longer than anyone else trapped underground in recorded history.

4. In the news

Gearing up for the big Michigan State/University of Michigan game and need an appetizer? Check out this recipe for .

5.

Join the for a viewing of The Conspirator at 2 p.m. at the library. The movie follows the trial of Mary Surrat, a woman charged as a co-conspirator in the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. The movie is directed by Robert Redford, and stars Robin Wright and James McAvoy. Popcorn is provided, and you can bring your own pop. Please call 248-698-4942, ext. 2 to register.