Five Things to Know Today: Thursday, Sept. 1

1) Today's weather? Expect scattered showers and thunderstorms after noon. Otherwise, it'll be mostly cloudy, with a high near 86, according to the National Weather Service.

2) Need to fill up on the cheap? The lowest reported gas price in Dunedin is $3.45 (cash, regular) at the (corner of Skinner and Broadway), on TampaGasPrices.com.

3) It's Irish Night for the last Thirsty Thursday at this season ($1 beer and soda). Wear green to bring the Jays a and you'll get in for $1. You can use the money you saved at the door to enter the 50/50 raffle; proceeds go to . (Backpacks and school supplies will also be accepted tonight.) Guinness and Shepherds pies will be for sale.

4) The series kicks off Friday (and runs every Friday through September)! CooCooCaChoo, a classic rock cover band from Tampa, rocks the Sindoon Stage (behind the ) from 7 to 9 p.m. Concessions available. Bring a blanket for a picnic-style affair.

5) When you go to write the day's date, it's the first day of September already. And interestingly, it kicks off National Be Kind to Editors and Writers Month. (We like that one. Let the kindness begin!)