5 Things You Need to Know Today: Oct. 5

"Five Things you Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance.

1. We'll try not to jinx it, but rain is not in the forecast for today. Instead, the National Weather Service calls for mostly sunny skies with a high near 65 degrees.
2. Young Dedham students from across the school district will participate in the national program Safe Routes to School this morning to promote pedestrian safety - especially in school zones.
3. The Dedham School Committee will meet this evening at 7 p.m. at . The agenda includes discussion of AP courses at the and a proposal for foreign language students to travel to Spain.
4. Checking gas prices around town, we've noticed a few more stations lowering prices for cash transactions. Here are the prices we found yesterday afternoon for a gallon of regular:
   : $3.35 (cash)
   : $3.29 (cash)
   : $3.43 (with card)
   Shell: $3.49
5. Have a favorite Mexican restaurant in the area? Let us know in the comment section or shoot us and email and we may include your answer in this week's Patch Picks.