5 Things to Know Today: Friday, October 7

Tonight in Gulfport: What are you doing tonight in Gulfport? There's plenty going on: Art Walk, Art Walk Cruise and Glass Blowing. Did we forget something? Add it, it's not hard at all - in fact, there's a lot YOU can do on Gulfport Patch. Learn how to add events, announcements, photos, videos and more by checking out "13 Things You Need to Know About Gulfport Patch."

Weekend Events: What are you doing this weekend? Be sure to check out our calendar on Gulfport Patch. Gulfport celebrates 101 years with a Birthday Bash on Saturday. Come out to the free event for music, inflatable's, children's chalk contest and . . . . birthday cake- at the Gulfport Historica Museum at Chase Park.

Antique Appraisals: Clean our your attics and garages and bring your antiques to Gulfport's 101 Birthday Bash on Saturday, Oct. 8. If you think you have an heirloom of worth from great grandma, bring it to Scout Hall from 1 – 3 p.m., where professional appraisers from the Gate House will value your Antiques for $5.00 per item or 3 items for $10.00. Learn more about the Gate House Antiues in our story "New in Town: The Gate House Antiques and Collectibles."

Basketball for 45+: Are you 45 or older and want to hit the court for some friendly competition? The St. Pete Beach Community Center is seeking teams for the new Men’s’ 45+ Basketball League that will launch this Fall. Games will be played on Wednesday nights in the indoor gymnasium at the Community Center & Aquatic Complex, 7701 Boca Ciega Drive. Game times are 6:45, 7:45 or 8:45 depending on weekly schedule. If you have a team of men ages 45 and up who would like to register for this fun, lightly-competitive league, call the Recreation Division at 363-9245 for more information. The season will begin when a minimum of four teams are registered.

Friday Forecast: We have a 30% chance of scattered showers after 2 p.m. Otherwise, partly sunny with a high near 87. Expect a northeast wind between 9 and 14 mph with gusts as high as 23 mph. Tonight, we have a 30% chance of scattered showers, mainly before 8 p.m. Mostly cloudy with a low around 73. East northeast wind between 15 and 18 mph with gusts as high as 29 mph.