Five Things to Know Today: Monday, Oct. 17

1) Today's weather: Forecast calls for a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon, otherwise it'll be partly sunny, with a high near 84, according to the National Weather Service.

2) The lowest reported gas price in Dunedin is $3.29 at two stations: , 2000 Bayshore Blvd, and , 3000 Belcher Road, on TampaGasPrices.com.

3) Tomorrow (Tuesday), the holds its from 6 to 9 p.m. If you're over 50 and you (or someone you know) has a fun or interesting talent like singing, acting, dancing, or performing of any kind (one past performer played spoons), show up for a chance to be one of final 12 acts at the real thing on Nov. 18.

4) If you are planning ahead with kids and they are of the sporty nature, don't miss out on a fun youth mud-race Sunday at . TriKids Rock presents the , a quarter-mile closed course with more than a dozen muddy obstacles; $15 to register your child (4 to 14).

5) Looking for that perfect pun'kin? Try the faux pumpkin patches at (705 Michigan Blvd) or the Kirk of Dunedin Christian Church (2686 Bayshore Blvd, open daily noon to 8 p.m. until Oct. 31).