Five Things You Need to Know Today, Sept. 28

1. Today's weather: The National Weather Service is calling for a rain likely, mainly after 2 p.m. Increasing clouds, with a high near 58. East wind 5 to 11 mph. On Friday night, there will be occasional showers. Low around 51. Northeast wind 7 to 13 mph.

2. HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius in town: U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius will hold a grassroots event at the Obama for America-NH office on Brewery Lane on Friday at 11 a.m. to discuss how President Obama's policies will help small businesses.

3. Portsmouth Democratic Committee banquet: Congressman Paul Tonko, D-NY, and Congressman Steven Rothman, D-NJ, will be the guest speakers of the Portsmouth Democratic Committee Banquet at the Portsmouth Harbor Events and Conference Center on Friday at 7 p.m.

4. Portsmouth Maritime Folk Festival almost here: The 13th annual Portsmouth Maritime Folk Festival will kick off Friday at 4 p.m. and feature Portsmouth area musicians all weekend performing sea shanties and rounds in several downtown locations for free.

5. Like us on Facebook: Did you know Portsmouth Patch has a pretty cool Facebook page? About 744 people have liked us and we want to get to 1,000 likes and we need your help. With additional photos and story updates, you'll be glad you liked us.