5 Things to Know Today: Thursday, November 10

Heroes Weekend Begins: Heroes Weekend kicks off tonight with a free concert at the Gulfport Casino Ballroom by The South Pasadena Band. The performance is titled "We Won't Forget." Doors open at 7 with the concert starting at 7:30. Admission is free. Cash bar.

Vendors Needed: Get involved with  "Green Saturday." Come shop or set up shop at the alternative holiday market on Saturday, Nov 26, at Scout Hall, 5315 28th Ave S. For more information on how to become a vendor, contact Crea at (727) 557-5572 as soon as possible.

Gulfport Police Department's Operation Santa: Do you need help putting presents under the tree this year? The Gulfport Police Department's annual "Operation Santa" program is under way. The department is now accepting applications for assistance through Dec. 2nd between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Police Department. Each family’s head of household must bring photo identification, proof of Gulfport residence as well as the name(s) and age(s) of child(ren) living in the home. For more information call Francine at 893-1042 or Cindy at 893-1049.

"The Constant Wife": This is the last weekend for "The Constant Wife" at the Catherine A. Hickman Theater in Gulfport. The Gulfport Community Players present the play tonight through Sunday. Tickets are $15. For more information check out the event's listing on Gulfport Patch. Also, for a preview of the play, check out our photo gallery from the "friends & family night."

Thursday Forecast: Make sure you pack your umbrella or at least put it in the car. We have a 20% chance of showers after 1 p.m. Otherwise, mostly sunny with a high near 78. Expect a north northwest wind 7 to 10 mph increasing to between 17 and 20 mph. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph. Tonight, a 20% chance of showers before 10 p.m. Otherwise, mostly cloudy with a low around 57 and a north northwest wind between 17 and 22 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.