5 Things You Should Know Today, May 1

1. It will be mostly sunny today, with temperatures reaching a high near 87.
2. Meetings to know. The New Port Richey City Council meets tonight to discuss revising fees for the city Recreation and Aquatic Center and other issues  at 7 p.m. today at City Hall.
3. A local is looking to start an animal advocacy . And looking for likeminded people to meet this weekend. If you’re up for it, meet her at   Sims Park Sunday at 10:30 a.m.

4. 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.

5. Al Myers is trying to make his wife's birthday special by finding a special car: a 1976 VW Super Beetle convertible. amyers91@cox.net