Five Things You Should Know Today, July 27

1.     You might want to pack an umbrella today. The National Weather Service forecast calls for a 60 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m. Otherwise, it will be partly cloudy with a high near 87.

2.     Keeping up on the event cost recovery debate in New Port Richey? The advisory committee weighing in on the matter meets next week and will have the costs of events to the city.

3.      The Pasco County Sheriff’s Office and VIP Black Belt Champions Training Center are holding a free women’s self-defense class tonight at 7 p.m. at 2409 Merchant Ave, Odessa, Florida. Call 727-375-2623 to register.

4.     Want to help some felines in need? The Little Cats Rescue dinner is tomorrow at Sweet Tomatoes, 0156 US 19 North, Port Richey - onemile north of the Gulfview Square Mall. Print out a flyer and bring it there, and 20 percent of the price of your meal goes to the local nonprofit Invitations can be downloaded at http://www.TheLittleCatsRescue.org>  or owww.facebook.com/TheLittleCatsRescue.

5.     We’re still looking for bloggers. If you're interested, contact Alex.Tiegen@patch.com.