Five Things You Need to Know Today, Oct. 22

1. Today's weather: The National Weather Service is calling for a sunny day, with a high near 63. Northwest wind 6 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. On Monday night, it will be partly cloudy, with a low around 47. Northwest wind around 6 mph.

2. Final debate tonight: The final presidential debate between President Barack Obama and Republican presidential nominee Gov. Mitt Romney will take place on Monday at 9 p.m. Patch will be live-blogging the debate. Anyone can join in.

3. Halloween pet costume contest: Do you think your pet has the best Halloween costume? Now here's your chance to prove it. Enter Patch's Halloween pet costume contest for your chance to win bragging rights and a $50 gift certificate.

4. City Council meeting: The Portsmouth City Council is scheduled to meet at City Hall on Monday at 7 p.m. Here is the agenda on the city's web site.

5. City announces trick or treat times: Portsmouth officials announced that trick or treating for Halloween will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 30, from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.