Five Things to Know Today: April 15

1. Weather: Another nice day! The National Weather Service forecast for our area says it will be partly sunny today with a high in the 50s.

2. : There's a Ham & Dandelion Dinner with seatings at 4 and 6 p.m. April 16 at Heidelberg United Church of Christ, 5187 Irwin Road, Slatington. There are not many of these traditional Pennsylvania German delicacies around anymore, so maybe it's time to participate in this spring ritual!

3. Biz Bites: on Route 100 in Lower Macungie also features a Pet Wash, which is a mighty handy feature when you consider the effort involved in bathing Fido at home. The washing table is also at a height that saves your back.

4. Coming Up: Macungie Church of the Nazarene is as it hosts Kids' JAM.

5. Today in History: On this day in 1912 the Titanic sank after hitting an iceberg in the North Atlantic Ocean. More than 1,500 people died.