Five Things You Need to Know Today

1. Weather: After a pleasant night of 62, Thursday will be another postcard day full of sunshine and a high of 78 with mild breezes, so says the National Weather Service. Low once again Thursday night is expected to be 62.

2. Cheap gas: Dodge's Store, 409 Patricia Ave., currently has the cheapest gas in Dunedin per GasBuddy.com. Wednesday, a gallon of regular unleaded sold for $3.89 at Dodge's.

3. Teen Idol: Do you know any teenager who could be the next teen idol? If so, this competition should be forwarded. Open auditions for Teen Idol 2012 take place at the Dunedin Community Center, 1920 Pinehurst Road on Tuesday, April 17. Auditions for teen singers ages 13-18 are on a first-come, first-serve basis. The top 10 singers, as decided by a panel of judges, will advance to the finals in May. Aubrey Wollet of Dunedin is a recording artist who was first discovered competing in Teen Idol. For more information call (727) 812-4530 or e-mail meberius@dunedinfl.net.

4. Free genealogy assistance: Ever wonder about that family tree of yours but you haven't quite got around to do any homework, or maybe aren't sure how to go about it? Well, this free class is for you. The Caladesi chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution offers free genealogy assistance and you don't even have to register. Just bring your curiosity and they will guide you to open the window to your family's background. The class is held at , 223 Douglas Ave., at 1 p.m.

5. Swimming for toddlers: In Florida, it's almost a lifesaver for a young child to learn how to swim. At the , 1920 Pinehurst Road, there is a program for three-year olds and older to learn to swim. Though the program is held on weekends, registration for the important program is today at 10 a.m. For information call (727) 298-3266.