Five Things to Know Today: October 3

1. York Avenue, Nash, and Hatfield elementaries take part in International Walk to School Day at 8:30 a.m., 9 a.m. and 8:45 a.m., respectively.

2. North Montco Technical Career Center’s restaurant and bakery re-opens to the public today from 8:45 a.m. to 10 a.m., and from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. Place an order at 215-368-1177, ext. 119.

3. Lansdale Borough Council meets at 9 p.m. at Borough Hall. Committees of Lansdale Borough Council meet beginning at 6:30 p.m. with parks and recreation, followed by public works and administration and finance at 7 p.m., and code enforcement, public safety and electric at 8 p.m.

4. The Peace Project will show “The Secret” during a Dialoging for Peace event at 6:30 p.m. at Lansdale Library.

5. Meet Brat Packer Andrew McCarthy at a reception at 5:45 p.m. at Rose Tattoo Café, 1847 Callowhill St., Philadelphia, where he will discuss his new travel memoir “The Longest Way Home” with WHYY’s Patrick Stoner. Tickets are $35 in advance by calling 610-649-5220.