5 Things to Know Today: Monday, October 17

Happy 20th Birthday: The House of Renee Originals Inc., which "delivers high-quality men's and women's clothing for any occasion," celebrates 20 years of being in business in Gulfport with music, food, a cash bar, and more tonight at 6 p.m. at the Gulfport Casino Ballroom. The public is invited to the 20th Anniversary Party from 6 - 9 p.m.

Medicare Changes: Learn about important Medicare changes today at the Gulfport Senior Center at 1 p.m.

Get Your Tickets: Tickets are on sale now for "The Life and Music of Cole Porter" at the Catherine A. Hickman Theater on Friday, Oct. 28 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $12 in advance and$15 at the door.

Council Meeting Agendas: There are three city meetings on Tuesday, Oct. 18. A Gulfport City Council Workshop at 6 p.m., Gulfport City Council Regular Meeting at 7 p.m. and Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting following the City Council Regular Meeting. To view all three agenda's view and print them off the city's website.

Monday Forecast: A slight chance of showers and then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Chance of rain is 50%. Otherwise, partly sunny with a high near 83. An east wind around 16 mph with gusts as high as 23 mph. Tonight, a 70% chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely after 8 p.m. Mostly cloudy with a low around 74. An east southeast wind between 15 and 17 mph with gusts as high as 24 mph.