5 Things to Know in Gulfport: Teen Council, Salsa Lessons, Veterans Parade

Teen Council: The Gulfport Teen Council will meet at 4:45 p.m. at Gulfport City Hall today.

Salsa: The Salsa lessons beging at 6:30 p.m. at the Gulfport Casino Ballroom. General dancing begins at 8 p.m. Admission is just $7 per person.

Attention Young Writers! The "In Your Own Words" Gulfport Youth Book Writing Contest opens on Saturday, Oct. 6. The deadline is on Nov. 10th. Throughout the month of October and early November there will be workshops for all ages every Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Gulfport Library hosted by the pros; refreshments will be served. Best of all the winners of the contest get published by Trace Taylor Publishing! For more info contact 727-893-1075.

Vendors Needed: Organizers are seeking local businesses, artists and artisans to fill downtown Gulfport during the upcoming Veteran's Day Parade on Saturday, November 11. For more information contact Bob Worthington at (727) 916-8014 or Javier Centonzio at (913) 706-9340.

Thursday Forecast: Looks like it's going to be sunny with a high near 86. Tonight, it'll be mostly clear with a low around 74.