5 Things to Know Today: Monday, October 3

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Take action, help out and raise awareness this month. Learn more about how regional and national businesses are helping raise money for the cause. Looking for a Susan G. Komen race to participate or raise money for? Check out "How You Can Help During Breast Cancer Awareness Month."

Share Your Story: Are you a survivor? How has breast cancer affected you, your loved ones and/or friends? Tell us, email cherlene.willis@patch.com and share your story. We'll help spread courage, hope and awareness on Gulfport Patch with your help. Breast Cancer survivor Sandy Valentine shares her story with Gulfport Patch in this video interview from the 2011 Gulfport Relay for Life event.

101st Birthday Bash: Mark your calendars for the City of Gulfport 101 Birthday Bash on Saturday, October 8 from 11 - 4 p.m. During this event, take an inside tour of the Gulfport Historical museum and pick up your brand new Historical Society Gulfport Calendar. It is a bonus 15 month calendar with the Gulfport event dates of October 2011 – December 2012. Calendars will be ready for purchase for $5 at the Birthday Bash, so be sure to get your calendar or call the Gulfport Historical Museum at 727-327-0505 to secure your order.

Musical Talent Needed: The Gulfport Historical Society is looking for a few wonderful musicians to donate their time and talents during the Birthday Bash. Please send music demo and info to:

Gail Biron
Technical Events Specialist
City of Gulfport
2401 53rd St. S.Gulfport, FL 33707 
Email: gbiron@mygulfport.us
Office: 727-893-1118
Fax: 727-893-1072

Monday Forecast: It'll be sunny with a high near 83. Expect a northeast wind around 10 mph. Tonight, it'll be mostly clear with a low around 70. Expect a north northeast wind between 11 and 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.