Five Things to Know Today: May 20, 2011

1. Morning sprinkles: There is a 50 percent chance of rain today, with a chance of rain and thunderstorms after 8 a.m., according to the National Weather Service. Then, mostly cloudy all day with a high around 70. Tonight, there is a 20 percent chance of rain before 2 a.m. and a low near 56. 

2. STAND Benefit Concert: Come tol for food and live music at the STAND (Socially Together and Naturally Diverse) Benefit Concert tonight at 7 p.m.  Performers include rapper Vinny Vintage, The Royalty, and more!

3. Walk for Charity:

• Walk 4 Friends, a one mile walk for special needs children is taking place on Sunday, May 22 at Brookedale Community College in Lincroft from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
• Carlee Wines Walk, a five mile run/walk in honor of MHS alum Carlee Wines, will take place on Sunday, May 22 at 8:30 a.m. at . Wines incurred fatal injuries from a motor vehicle accident in 2007 when she was 19 years-old. Registration on the day of the race costs $25.

4. Sports :

Home

• Boys Varsity Tennis vs. Howell High School at 3:30 p.m.

Away

• No Away games are scheduled today

5. Slow Down!: Be more aware of traffic regulations while driving on Rt. 9 in Manalapan from now on. The Manalapan Police Department released a statement yesterday announcing stricter traffic enforcement on Rt. 9 through the summer months due to a rise in motor vehicle accidents.