5 Useful Things to Know Today: September 27

1. Will the sun ever break through? Today's weather is going to be a mix of clouds and sun and scattered thunderstorm throughout the day. High temperature will be 74F and a 50% Chance of rain.

2. Get a Flu Shot this morning 6:30am to 9am! This is for all of you who may not have great health insurance – affordable flu shots for adults! Shady Grove Adventist Hospital/WTOP/M&T Bank Community pooled together and have set up a walk-in Flu Shot Clinic this morning at the Shady Grove Adventist Emergency Center, 19731 Germantown Road, Germantown, MD 20874. They have free flu vaccines available for the first 103 people. After that, flu shots will be $25 and pneumonia shots will be $35. No appointment necessary. You may not get a shot if you are allergic to eggs, have a fever, are under age 18 or have Gillian Barre Syndrome. Medicare Part B, Cash, or Check taken for flu and pneumonia vaccines. They do not accept Medicare HMO or any other insurances.

3. is having a little clinic for moms on making healthy, easy school lunches that kids will actually eat! 316 Kentlands Blvd, Gaithersburg, MD, at 11am today, FREE, No registration necessary!

4. Quince Orchard Library welcomes people to join the English Conversation Club 10am and 7pm for an hour of informal practice in conversational English. Native English speakers are welcome to attend and help non-native speakers get their phrases right. The QO library is at 15831 Quince Orchard Rd, North Potomac, MD. Please contact the library for more information. Phone: 240-777-0200

5. DC Connections is starting up networking events for area professionals on the fourth Tuesday of every month at 's at 9755 Traville Gateway Dr., North Potomac. The idea is to have happy hour bringing local business people together in a relaxed, casual setting, from 5:00-8:00pm. Cost is $20 Early Bird, $40 Cash at door. Stella's Restaurant provides heavy complimentary appetizer and cash bar. Call 240-603-8500 for more information.