5 Things to Know Today: Earthfest, Fresh Market, Peepmania

Gulfport Fresh Market: Did you know the weekly market lures about 3,000 people to Gulfport each Tuesday? Be sure to stop by Beach Boulevard between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. for local art, unique decor, fresh produce and live entertainment! Learn more by "liking" the Gulfport Tuesday Fresh Market on Facebook!

Volunteers for Earthfest: Organizers are seeking volunteers for Earthfest 2012 on Sunday April 1 and April 15 from 12 - 2 p.m. EarthFest needs Creative Idea People to design and help others to create costumes, masks and puppets for the EarthFest 2012 WATER Walking Parade. And EarthFest needs Kids (of all ages) to join in the fun of helping to celebrate Earth Day by joining our Water Walking Parade at EarthFest 2012. For more information contact Elizabeth Neily at (727) 744-7051 and learn more online.

Senior Center Open House: There is a Gulfport Past & Present Expo and Senior Center Open House on Wednesday, March 28 from 2 - 4 p.m. at the Gulfport Senior Center. For more information call 893-2237 or 893-1231.

Peepmania! Now through the end of April, there's a special sweet selection on the Industrial Arts Center's glass blowing menu -- solid glass peeps. These precious little birdies are sculpted in your choice of colors. Solid glass peeps will only be available at Art Walks and special events now through the month of April. The Industrial Arts Center doors will be open during the Gulfport Springfest on Saturday, March 31st, from noon until 5 pm. For more information, call 727-289-9365 or visit www.IndustrialArtsCenter.org.

Tuesday Forecast: It'll be sunny with a high near 83 and a north wind around 9 mph. Tonight, mostly clear with a low around 67 and a north northeast wind between 11 and 13 mph.