Five Things You Need to Know Today — Sept. 1, 2011

1. Last few days of the season to catch movies at Compuware Arena drive-in

Sunday is the last night of Compuware Arena's drive-in season, so just four nights left. Screening tonight at  Drive-In: Spy Kids: All the Time in the World (PG) with Captain America: The First Avenger (PG-13); The Smurfs (PG) with Zookeeper (PG); and Final Destination 5 (R) with Crazy, Stupid, Love (PG-13). Check the latest listings and news at the drive-in's website. Tickets go on sale at 7:30 the night of the movie, and all films begin at dusk.

An earlier version of this story said tonight was the last night of the drive-in season. That was incorrect and we regret the error.

2. Prep football: Salem at home; Plymouth and Canton hit the road

the Walled Lake Central Vikings at 7 p.m. today at . The Plymouth Wildcats will hit the road to play at Howell High School against the Highlanders and the Canton Chiefs will play the Grand Blanc Bobcats at Grand Blanc High School.

3. 'Kung Fu Panda' wraps up at the Penn Theatre

Kung Fu Panda is wrapping up its run at the today with screenings at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. The film is rated PG and runs 91 minutes. All seats are $3.

4. Lowest gas price: $3.75 at two stations

Looking to fill up before Labor Day weekend? The cheapest gas in town is $3.75 at two stations, according to www.michigangasprices.com. The following stations have fuel at this price as of 12:15 a.m. today:

• , 1545 Ann Arbor Road West
• , 400 Ann Arbor Road West

5. Whalers training camp opens today at Compuware Arena

Fans hoping to catch an early glimpse of the Plymouth Whalers can stop by the team's from 9-11 a.m. and 2-4 p.m. Thursday and Friday at . The scrimmages are free and open to the public. According to the team, a potential alternative route is taking Sheldon Road north to Five Mile Road. Turn west (left) on Five Mile Road to Beck Road. Turn south (left) on Beck to Compuware Arena.