5 Things You Need To Know Today:July 6

Good Morning!  Welcome to our new daily feature which brings you 5 important things you need to know to help you plan your day in North Potomac and Darnestown.

1. Expect a hot and humid day, with high temperatures of 92. Scattered clouds early and chance of late afternoon storms.

2. Get your required summer reading assignment today.  Area high schools and middle schools are finally posting summer reading assignments for students this week.  Consult your school’s website.  Fun summer reading recommendations for all grade levels can be found here: http://bit.ly/nS5EMa    

3.  Trying to get organized this summer?  How do you sift through, decide what to keep, and organize your child’s artwork and projects from the past school year?  Our Patch Moms Council has some suggestions for you in yesterday’s

4. This summer your best protection from the harmful rays of the sun is a broad spectrum sunscreen that protects from both UVB and UVA rays. Until recently, sunscreens have protected only against UVB rays, not UVA rays. Stop by our local CVS today and pick up a full spectrum sunblock to protect your family, or click sunscreen for some top rated brands.  

5. Celebrate "Bang Wednesdays" with $5 Bang Bang Shrimp at Bonefish Grill.  Available all day every Wednesday.