Five Things You Should Know Today: Tuesday, Oct. 4

1. The weather today will be sunny, with a high near 81, according to the National Weather Service forecast.

2. reports on its Facebook page that 36 percent of all pizza orders call for a topping of pepperoni, and October is national pizza month.

3. Kids ages 3 through 10 can register now to participate in the Oakdale Parks and Recreation Department’s Haunted Hayride from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27. The evening will also include crafts and entertainment. Early bird cost is $10.

4. Know any Oakdale residents participating in the OccupyMN.org protest at the Hennepin County Government Center Plaza Friday? We’d like to talk with them. Please e-mail patty.busse@patch.com.

5. If you play at during specified times Thursday through Sunday this weekend, $20 of your cost will go to help provide holiday gifts for families in need through the Holiday Helping Hands program.