5 Useful Things To Know Today: Oct. 13

1. It might not be all doom and gloom today, but still expect some rain showers with a chance of thunderstorms. High of 71 degrees, 60 percent chance of precipitation.

2. . People of all ages are welcome, admission is $10.

3. This weekend is homecoming at Quince Orchard high school. Support the Cougars football team tomorrow night at home against Richard Montgomery and check out the homecoming parade during halftime. If you take any cool pictures, send them to us!

4. In case you missed it: Did you know the origin of the large sculpture outside of Fire Station 31 on Darnestown road?

5. On this day in history: The Continental Congress authorized the construction of a naval fleet in 1775, the cornerstone of the White House was laid in 1792, and Boston defeated Pittsburgh in the first ever World Series in 1903.