5 Things You Need To Know This Weekend: November 19-21

1. Need fresh fruits and vegetables for your Thanksgiving dinner? The downtown Farmer's Market is open today at 9 a.m. Get there early to get the best picks. The market is designed to support local farmers and growers and local businesses.

2. is hosting its annual Harvest Festival Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. More than 65 booths, food vendors, bounce house, petting zoo, climbing wall and the Orange Train will keep the entire family entertained.

3. The Manatee County Board of Commissioners is scheduled to meet on Monday at 9 a.m. On the agenda is the county's funding agreements with non-profit agencies in the county, including HOPE Family Services, Manatee Glens Corporation, Suncoast Center for Independent Living, Suncoast
Partnership to End Homelessness, and United Way 2-1-1 of Manasota.

4. More than 600 turkeys will be distributed to needy families identified in seven Manatee District schools. A team of dental hygienists will also provide free fluoride treatments for students in those families on Monday at the Harllee Full Service Family Center, 6413 9^th St. E. The turkey distributions and dental hygienist visits are scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. The Full Service Centers of Manatee District Schools provide programs that include basic health services and other needs for high-risk students in need of medical and social services.

5. Don't forget to stop by the Patch tent at Canine Christmas today at Bishop Animal Services from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. See the Patch Pups, get a Patch balloon and have your photo taken with your pooch.