5 Things to Know Today: Sept. 7

Welcome to "5 Things You Need to Know Today," a Patch feature that, daily, provides five quick tidbits of information in one spot.

Here they are:

1. A GOP primary debate takes place right in our backyard this evening. The Republican candidates will debate at 5:30 p.m. at the Reagan Library, but editor Becca Whitnall will be there blogging throughout the day. We hope you'll join in on the conversation with your own opinions and observations in the comment section.
2. The hosts its free weekly family craft and story time at 10:30 a.m.
3. The Moorpark Civic Ballet and Dance Theatre is holding open auditions for its December Nutcracker performance Saturday. Auditions are from 1 to 6 p.m. at . Those interested in auditioning should call 805-529-1958 for details.
4. Moorpark's lowest price per gallon for regular gas is $3.93, according to GasBuddy.com. Find it at the Shell station at 301 W. Los Angeles Ave., the Union 76 stations at 13800 Princeton Ave. and 550 W. Los Angeles Ave. and the Alliance station at 50 W. Los Angeles Ave.
5. The National Weather Service is predicting a high of 103 degrees and a low of 66 degrees. Thursday's forecast is also for a high of 103 degrees.