Five Things to Know Today: Wednesday, Nov. 23

1) Expect partly sunny skies, with a high near 79. Wind gusts will get as high as 21 mph and there's a 20 percent chance of rain, according to the National Weather Service.

2) The lowest reported gas price in Dunedin is $3.24 (cash, regular) at , 1001 Broadway, according to TampaGasPrices.com.

3) , a nearby homeless shelter focused on rehabilitation, reports that it needs help stocking its kitchen for the holidays. HEP is accepting canned goods (green beans, peas, corn, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, etc.), pasta, dressing, cereal, and fruit. To help, you can participate HEP's Fund-A-Meal Program, or contact Becca Adams at 727-442-9041, Ext. 135, to donate.

4) Looking for ways to keep the kiddos busy at home over the holidays? Have your 5- to 12-year-olds participate in the annual Martin Luther King Jr Celebration Essay Contest, put on by the Youth Services department. The essay prompt is: "What does diversity mean to me?" Limit is 500 words; deadline is Dec. 23. Email essays to: Olivia Wilson at owilson@dunedinfl.net. Or mail/drop off at: Dunedin Public Library Youth Services, 223 Douglas Ave, Dunedin, FL 34698.

5) Florida Highway Patrol announced that it is stepping up its presence for the holidays. Call *FHP (*347) to report intoxicated or aggressive drivers, or if your vehicle breaks down and you need assistance. To request immediate emergency services, dial 911.