5 Things to Know Today: Speedo Run, Swing Night and So49

So49 Meeting: The monthly 49th St. S. Business Association Meeting is tonight at 5:30 at the Neighborhood Center, 1617 49th St. S. For more information, check out So49 online.

Speedo Run: Who wants to run around Gulfport in a Speedo? Well, I don't, but I will sign up for the Santa Speedo Run on Saturday, Dec. 17 from 3 - 5 p.m. Sign up today online at http://www.SantaSpeedoRun.org. Cost is $25 per person. This benefit run is provided by AIDS Service Association of Pinellas, which assists children with AIDS in the community. For more information contact: 727-523-2439.

Go Green: Looking for "green" holiday tips? Check out tips listed on "Don't trash the holidays" on the Pinellas County website. Everything from switching to LED lights to using recycled content to wrap your gifts, the website has some good ideas. Do you have any tips? Share them by emailing the Editor at cherlene.willis@patch.com.

Swing Night: Dazzle your friends at the next holiday party by showing off your new moves! Tonight you can learn how to swing dance for just $7. Lessons begin at 6 p.m. at the Gulfport Casino Ballroom.

Wednesday Forecast: It'll be mostly sunny with a high near 77. Expect a northeast wind between 7 and 9 mph. Tonight, it'll be mostly clear with a low around 62 and an east northeast wind between 7 and 9 mph.