5 Things You Need to Know Today: October 26

1. There is a chance of afternoon rain today. The forecast is calling for partly cloudy skies with a 30 percent chance of p.m. rain. Temperatures will be in the mid 60s.

2. October is National Apple Month and today all Council Rock elementary schools are participating in Apple Crunch Day.  This event is aimed to teach students that fruits and vegetables are an important part of a nutritious diet. As part of Apple Crunch Day, cafeterias will offer apples as part of lunch and students will be offered samples of several additional varieties of apples.

3. The Newtown Township Board of Supervisors will meet tonight at 7:30 p.m. Click here to view the agenda.

4. The Newtown Borough Historical Architectural Review Board will meet tonight at 7:30 p.m. at

5. Newtown Township Parks and Recreation is hosting a class about canine cancer and nutrition tonight at 7:30 p.m. at the township . The one-hour class will cover the basics about canine cancer, how it is treated and how it can be avoided. Participants will also learn about the significance vitamins and dog food types. The cost is $13. For more information, visit www.newtownfun.com.