Today in Dearborn: Oct. 19

Ready to start your day? Here's what you need to know.

1. Take your umbrella (ella, ella, eh eh eh) because it is going to rain all day, according to the National Weather Service. It will be breezy, with gusts as high as 26 mph and a high near 57. Tonight's low will be around 48, with wind gusts near 31 mph.

2. The first of hosted by the will be held 7 p.m. tonight at Bryant Middle School to discuss how residents and police can work together to prevent crimes in neighborhoods. Also, residents can learn more about how the department serves the community.

3. Did you know that only 30 percent of patients who need a bone marrow transplant have a matching donor in their families? The remaining 70 percent rely on finding a donor through the national registry. Dearborn students will be hosting a 11 a.m.-7 p.m. on campus today to help add donors.

4. Seniors are invited to a free 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. today at the with screenings for blood pressure, cholesterol, bone density, diabetes, oral cancer, hearing and vision. And don't forget the at The Center on Thursday, Oct. 20 to celebrate its 10th anniversary serving Dearborn. The open house is hosted by the city's Recreation and Parks Department and will offer free admission all day to the swimming pools, gymnasiums and fitness area beginning at 5:30 a.m.

5. Have a good story to tell about Dearborn? The deadline is Thursday, Oct. 20 to submit it to the to be included in a book titled , which be released just in time for Christmas. All proceeds from sales of the book will go to support the museum. Contact Glenn O'Kray, 313-724-8203 or lglennokray@cavtel.net.