5 Things You Need to Know Today: Oct. 27

Here is a list of 5 things you need to know today:

1. Grab Your Umbrella: According to the National Weather Service, today will be rainy with a high near 58 degrees and a north wind between 8 and 15 mph. Tonight, the rain will continue with cloudy skies during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 40 degrees. There will be a north wind around 18 mph.

2. Naturally Inspired: Bain’s Outdoor Living welcomed guests to an informal open house to showcase the establishment at 125 E. River Road in Rumson on the evening of Oct. 25. The quaint shop – which shares space with Rumson China & Glass – is owned by Donna and Tom Bain, who previously owned Bain’s Better Day Market for four years. Click to read more about this unique business and see what their shop has to offer!

3. Alternative Energy: Alternative energy sales representatives are trying to convince users to switch. But should you? The deregulation of energy in New Jersey allows customers to choose their own electric and natural gas suppliers, and with energy prices coming down, residents can expect to be solicited by third-party suppliers. Click for details on what you should know about your options.

4. Delightful Fall: Fall brings so many delicious flavors to the markets and our tables. Pumpkin, apple, squash—all the fall classics make for a yummy time of the year. Click for some great recipes using these delicious and nutricious ingrediants.

5. Sharing Knowledge: One RFH counselor feels that financially disadvantaged youth are underrepresented in post-secondary institutions, not due to lack of ability, but due to lack of availability to knowledge and resources, most specifically within the home -- so he is doing something about it! Jason Lippart will be working with the Long Branch Housing Authority in offering a program called “Hope IV College Kickoff” to aid sophomore through senior Long Branch students with all aspects of post-high school planning tonight. Click to read more about this program.