5 Things to Know Today: Oktobertfest!

Oktoberfest: Do you like rides, games, food, drinks and more? Then come out to the annual Oktoberfest in Gulfport at Most Holy Name at 5800 15th Ave S, Gulfport. The fall festival begins at 6 tonight and runs through Sunday. Admission is free but bring plenty of cash for the good stuff! What exactly is Oktoberfest? Learn more about the famous German fair.

Wanna Be a CERT Member?: The Community Emergency Response Team's monthly meeting is tonight at 7 at Gulfport City Hall. The group is always looking for more members. Are you interested in volunteering your time and learning more about what to do in a natural disaster or other emergencies? Contact (727) 916-8014 for more information, check out the Gulfport CERT's Facebook Page.

Contact Your Commissioner: If you missed Pinellas County Commissioner Ken Welch's Community Office Hours yesterday don't worry, you can always contact him at his office at (727) 464-3614 or email ktwelch@pinelascounty.org.

Enter in the Gulfport Halloween Decoration Contest Now: The Gulfport Recreation Division is looking for themed homes, haunted houses or businesses to enter into this year's Halloween Decoration Contest. Pick up your application at the Gulfport Recreation Center or . The deadline is Monday Oct. 24 at noon.

Thursday Forecast: We have a 20 percent chance of isolated showers before 2 p.m. Otherwise, partly sunny with a high near 71. Expect a northwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Tonight, partly cloudy with a low around 59 and north northwest wind around 7 mph.