5 Things to Know Today, Oct. 7: Chili Cook-Off, Parking Meters and Beautiful Fall Days

1. Chili Cook-Off

 is noon Saturday at Behnkes Nursery Company, 11300 Baltimore Ave., Beltsville. Visit the free event to sample some great chili from the Maryland/Virginia Chili Appreciation Society’s premier cooks, as well as local competitors and vote for your favorite.

2. But Earn that Chili First

Run or walk in the eighth Crime Victims 5K Run and one-mile family walk at 8:30 a.m. Saturday. State's Attorney Angela Alsobrooks will be there to address the crowd and distribute awards. Funds from the race support victims of crimes. If you go, take pictures and 

3. New Parking Meters

Lots of people are replying to the poll about the new parking meters in College Park. Some even say they choose to shop and eat out in other cities and towns because of them. Do you like them, or do you find them annoying? .

4. Cheapest Gas

Costco at 10925 Baltimore Ave., Beltsville has the lowest gas price in the area ($3.09), according to Gas Buddy.

5. Weather

Is there anything better than a sun shiny fall day? Expect a high of 74 degrees today and a low around 50 degrees.