5 Things to Know Today: Meet the Candidate Forum, City Meetings Moved

City Council Candidates Forum: The League of Women Voters will host a “Meet the Candidates” forum on Monday, Feb. 6 at 7 p.m. for the four city council candidates who will appear on the ballot in March. The forum will be at the Catherine Hickman Theater.

Donations to Veterans: During Tuesday night's City Council Meeting Bob Worthington announced that more than $3,000 was raised and donated to veterans organizations following the Heroes Weekend event in November 2011.

Meetings Moved: Every City Council Meeting and Workshop between now and March will be held at the Catherine Hickman Theater, 5501 27th Ave S. Crews will be working on air-conditioning in the building during that time.

Bark for Life: Mark your calendars for Gulfport’s first annual Bark for Life event on Saturday, Jan. 21. Register for just $10 and bring your furry friend to the Gulfport Recreation Center from 2-6 p.m. For more information please contact Sandy Valentine at (727) 320-2069 or "like" them on Facebook at Bark For Life-Gulfport.

Wednesday Forecast: We have a 20% chance of showers after 1 p.m. Otherwise, it'll be party sunny with a high near 73. Expect a west southwest wind between 5 and 11 mph. Tonight, also a 20% chance of showers before 1 a.m. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 54. Expect a north northwest wind between 7 and 10 mph.