5 Things to Know for the Weekend: Aug. 12

Hey all. Today is Friday, and a lot of great events are happening in the region this weekend. This will be a day to enjoy outside, so get away from your TV and iPad and enjoy yourself like we used to do in the 90s.

1. According to WJLA, the weather for today is going to be another beauty with the day’s high at 86 and the low at 65. This will be a perfect day to visit some of the area’s historical sites and most important, the !

2. Starting Sunday, you will be able to enjoy D.C. Beer Week. There are a host of events happening in the region. The most notable event is Chocolate City Beer’s launch party. Chocolate City Beer—along with DC Brau—is the newest microbrewery in D.C. It’s been a long anticipated return of a D.C. brewery. Make sure to check the local companies out.

3. Those who marry and want to change their name are exposed to a difficult process. Danielle Tate experienced the struggle firsthand after she was married and realized that no one should have to go through what she did. She made a business out of her difficulties. MissNowMrs.com is Tate’s online business. She works nearby out of a Potomac office. Check her out if you ever decide to change your name.

4. Authors of The Lovin’ Ain’t Over for Women with Cancer and founders of The Center of Intimacy After Cancer Therapy, Inc. in Potomac are changing lives by helping people cope with the difficulties of sexuality after cancer. from our Potomac partner.

5. At a recent redistricting panel in Rockville, residents voiced their concern about the negative repercussions of this infamous part of politics. from yesterday's coverage.