5 Things You Need to Know Today: Oct. 4

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

1.Crisp and Cool: According to the National Weather Service, today will be mostly cloudy, with a high near 64 degrees and a chance of showers in the afternoon. There will be a North wind between 11 and 15 mph. Tonight will be mostly cloudy with a low around 53 degrees and a north wind between 10 and 14 mph.

2. Support Week of Respect: The is honoring New Jersey’s Week of Respect by joining forces with the Randy Foye Foundation to provide for those less fortunate in Monmouth County. To contribute to this partnership, residents are asked to donate items such as:

• New backpacks
• New school supplies
• Canned food
• Non-perishable items

A drop box for items will be located in the Main Lobby of Forrestdale School throughout the entire Week of Respect, October 3 – 11, 2011. Click  to read more about Week of Respect and the Randy Foye Foundation.

3. Dawgs on the Run: The girls in the cross country program from (RFH) made a name for themselves as they took 1st place in both the Varsity and Junior Varsity divisions at the Shore Coaches Invitational Meet. Click  to see photos and see who had the best times.

4. Dawg Pile: The RFH Bulldogs beat the Matawan Huskies at home at Borden Stadium last Friday night. This rematch of last year’s Football was everything the Dawg fans hoped it would be. Click to see photos and read the details about the game.

5. Bike Lane Necessary? Yesterday, we posted a letter to the editor requesting a bike lane on Fair Haven Rd. for students traveling to and from school. Now is your chance to weigh in. Click to vote yes or no to whether or not we need a bike lane.