Oconee Today -- May 3

Weather: Mainly cloudy skies and highs in the upper 80s are in Thursday's Weather Channel forecast. There's a 10 percent chance of rain today that increases to a 30 percent chance on Friday.

Top things to know:

• Today is the 61st annual National Day of Prayer.  Observances will be held in and counties this morning.
• Veterans currently seeking work are invited to a at VFW Post #2872 on Sunset Drive in Athens from 9 a.m. to noon. Participants should be dressed in business attire and be prepared to speak with employers on the spot.  Don't forget to bring plenty of resumes!
• A two-day tour for Economic Development Officials and Prospective Investors to tour Oconee and Clarke counties launches with a welcome from Athens Mayor Nancy Denson and Oconee Board of Commissioners Chairman Melvin Davis.  The begins at 10 a.m. at Hilton Garden Inn in downtown Athens. 
• The Watkinsville Garden Club meets on the first Thursday of the month at 10:15 a.m. in the Union Christian Church Fellowship Hall.  For more information, visit watkinsvillegardenclub.org.
• 's varsity boys' soccer team hosts Coosa in round 1 of the AA state playoffs. The game begins at 6:30 and tickets are $7.
• The Band spring concert takes place at the Civic Center starting at 7 p.m.