5 Things to Know Today: Monday, October 10

Crime Watch Meeting: Everyone is invited to the monthly Crime Watch Meeting tonight at 7 p.m. at the Gulfport Neighborhood Center, 1617 49th St. S.

Happy Birthday Senior Center: There are no more tickets left for the Gulfport Multipurpose Senior Center's 28th Birthday Party today at 1:30 p.m. Sterling Magee & The Harlem Blues Band will be performing at the party. Learn more about the local group on their Facebook page.

Columbus Day: Yes, Columbus Day is an official holiday. And this year, it's today! The federal holiday marks the anniversary of Christopher Columbus' arrival and discovery of the Americas on October 12, 1492. I'm sure we've all heard of the poem right? If not, check it out online along with more information about the history of Columbus Day and a history channel video about the explorer.

Medicare Election Period: Officials with the Gulfport Senior Center are reminding people to review your current health care and prescription drug coverage. Also this year, there is a change in the enrollment period. For more information, seniors are encouraged to come to the Medicare Seminar on Monday, Oct. 17 at 1 p.m. at the Gulfport Senior Center. Information will be provided by SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders), a program of the Florida Department of Elder Affairs.

Monday Forecast: We have a 40% chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms after 8 a.m. Otherwise, it'll be mostly cloudy with a high near 83. South southeast wind between 8 and 14 mph with gusts as high as 21 mph. Tonight, a 30% chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then isolated showers. Mostly cloudy with a low around 76. We should have a south wind between 14 and 18 mph with gusts as high as 25 mph.