5 Things You Need To Know Today: April 1

"Five Things you Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think of the new feature in the comments section.

1. Expect snow to continue to fall today and mix with rain before mid-afternoon, when precipitation turns to only rain. Roughly 1-2 inches of snow are expected, according to the National Weather Service.
2. Need to fill up before the weekend is here? We checked out a few places around town yesterday for the latest gas prices.
   : $3.45
   East Dedham Gas: $3.49
   : $3.43
3. Swing by the as they unveil their plans to renovate the shelter - with support of donors like you. See the current conditions and what they hope to do with the building. Overflow parking is availableat and . Information sessions will be held at 10:15, 11:00 and 11:45  a.m.
4. The girls lacrosse team begins their spring season this afternoon on the road against Newton South at 3:45 p.m.
5. Did you pull a prank in honor of April Fool's Day? Let us know by leaving a comment or sending an email.