We've Baked Some News for You

1. Keep the umbrella at the ready just in case.

The National Weather Service says we have a chance of showers, as well as thunderstorms, after 8 a.m. today, with the overall chance of precipitation at 30 percent. Otherwise, we should see mostly cloudy skies and a high temperature near 80. The chance of rain and thunder diminishes to 20 percent tonight, with skies set to be mostly cloudy, while the low temp should be just above the 60-degree mark.

2. Locals eating food and having fun can pay off for several area charities. Find out how you can help them by taking part in .

3. Speaking of food, if you’re looking for the tools or supplies to make the cake of your dreams, .

4. In just over a week, you can learn about, and weigh in on, a proposed road project happening right here in the county. Learn more about .

5. Coming up later today, we’ll bring you some ways to save money in “Frugal Family” and a way to pass the time the next few days in “Great Escape.” You’ll see these weekly features and some other great stories before the day’s end, so stay with us.