5 Things You Should Know Today, April 18

1. There’as a 50 percent chance of rain or thunderstorms after 2 p.m. today. Otherwise, it will be partly  sunny, with temperatures reaching a high near 81.

2.  Mark your calendars and get your bikes prepped if you’re inclined to racing. The Gearlink Bike Race rolls into town Sunday, April 22. The race circles Orange Lake and the surrounding area of downtown  downtown New Port Richey. You can register and find race info at the website.

3.  The Business and Professional Women's Club/Calusa, is hosting a mixer at Trinity Memorial Gardens at 5:30 p.m. Hors D’eourves and drinks are free. Te whole thing is free. Address: , 12609 Memorial Dr, Trinity, FL  

4.   You can attend the ’s Third Wednesday Art series. Carol Spicuglia, who works with clay and polymer, is the day’s featured guest. Time: 1 p.m. Cost $5.

5. Patch’s continues. Bring your donations to:

•  2852 Seven Springs Blvd., New Port Richey

• , 6231 Grand Blvd., New Port Richey, FL 34652
• ,  5840 Main St., New Port Richey, FL 34652 727-992-9859

Or you make a financial contribution to the drive directly on Feeding America Tampa Bay’s website. Just go to the donation page and look for the Give-A-Ton Food Drive option.