5 Things to Know Today: Monday, June 20

1. It's not too late to buy your tickets for the Ice Cream Social at 1 :30 p.m. Wednesday. Tickets are $3 and should be purchased in advance. You can do that in person at the front desk or online.

2) Many summer camps and summer activities begin this week in Gulfport! Check out what's going on at the Gulfport Recreation Center, Gulfport Public Library and Industrial Arts Center.

3) The Gulfport Merchants Association’s Art Walk has new openings for artists and crafters.  The twice-monthly Art Walk is an opportunity to have your work seen and purchased by hundreds of Tampa Bay locals as well as visitors from outside the area. There are a limited number of openings available for those who would like to be considered. Submitting an application does not guarantee acceptance. Photos are required. The venue is at 3007 Beach Blvd. S. in Gulfport. Apply online here. Visit www.SIKPromotions.com for additional show information, or contact SIK Promotions at 727-322-5217.

4) It's not too late to say "thank you" to dad! Add your funny story, childhood memory or special thanks in the comment section of 2011 Letters to Dad.

5) Here is your Monday forecast! It'll be mostly sunny with a high near 91. heat index values may be as high as 99. Expect a light wind becoming west between 10 and 13 mph. Tonight, it'll be partly cloudy with a low around 79. Expect a north-northwest wind between 3 and 11 mph.