Five things to know today - April 27

1. Keep your umbrellas close, Brookhaven. The National Weather Service predicts a forecast of a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85

2. Remember each day at 10 a.m. is Moms Time at Brookhaven Patch. Come back at 10 a.m. for our Grab & Go Kids Planner from Brookhaven's own . The Grab & Go Kids Planner is a what-to-do-with-your-children guide for the weekend.

3. is hosting Big Money Matters -  a program where pre-teens and teens will get educated and empowered on how to be good stewards of their money. Time: 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.

4. Dining Out for Life is Open Hand's largest annual fundraising event.  Hudson Grille is one of the many metro restaurants participating in this special event.  Atlantans, choose your favorite participating restaurant on April 27 and dine out for breakfast, lunch and/or dinner, knowing that 20 percent of your bill will be donated by the restaurant to benefit the community nutrition programs of Open Hand.

5. Don't forget to watch our evening to get the top stories in Brookhaven and other DeKalb and Fulton County communities at 6 p.m.