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5 Useful Things to Know Today: July 13

Here are some things you might like to know to plan your day in North Potomac and Darnestown.

Welcome to Wednesday. While we wait for a slight break in this record heat, here are a few things to look forward to today. 

1. Our weather forecast today is mostly sunny with a High of 91 degrees, and a 20% chance of precipitation. Partly cloudy overnight, low 65. Keep those polarized sunglasses handy!

2. Wednesdays only, Shady Grove Farmers' & Artisans' Market is taking place at the Johns Hopkins Montgomery County campus from 10 a.m. through 2 p.m. Vendors will be selling fresh local fruits, vegetables, and plants; meats, eggs, and poultry; prepared food and drinks; mini-desserts and cupcakes; and original jewelry and art.

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3. Today in NPotomacPatch, we are featuring Karen Kullgren's article on artist Cheryl Foster, whose sculptures will depict historic figures at .

4. Keep Cooling Off...and have fun trying. Take the kids to Splash Playground and mini-golf at S. Germantown Park, near the soccerplex. It's a guaranteed good time.

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5. Who would think to ice skate on a day like this? On Wednesdays from 10:15-11:15 a.m. at Cabin John Skate Park, you and your toddler can skate for just $3.50 (includes admission and skate rental for you both). Additional tots (ages 4 and under) can skate with you for $3.50 each.

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