Five Things You Should Know Today, June 17

1.     There’s a 20 percent chance of isolated thunderstorms and showers after 1 p.m. today in New Port Richey. Otherwise, it will be mostly sunny with temperatures reaching a high near 89.

2.      Looking for a way to celebrate Juneteenth in Pasco? We’ve got a list .

3.     Kyrja, a local author and elemental witch, will be signing and selling copies "Rupert's Tales: The Wheel of the Year", the story of a rabbit learning about paganism, at the Progess Energy Art Gallery Saturday from 1 p.m.–2 p.m. Check out here event posting here.

4.     Looking for some music to lighten up your Friday night or weekend? Check local musician Tim Cronin’s list of acts in his new blog here.

5.     Patch editor Alex Tiegen has seen an empty catamaran floating in the waters off Green Key. He has been told it has an owner who moves it around. He’d like to do  a story on it. Email Alex.Tiegen@patch.com if you have information.