August 31: National Eat Outdoors Day

1. It will be sunny today with a high temperature of 81 °F. The wind will come from the north at a speed of 6 mph. It will be partly cloudy tonight with an overnight low of 58 °F. A light wind will come from the north, according to the National Weather Service.

2. The first day of school in Suffield got off without a hitch Tuesday and new Superintendent Karen Baldwin is excited about a new academic year.

3. Today, Wednesday, Aug. 31, is National Eat Outdoors Day. This annual event celebrates the end of summer vacation and the beginning of the school year with a day of outdoor dining.
 
Of course, Hurricane Irene has forced many of us without electricity to cook outside on the grill. Why not take it a step further on the last day of August by taking your breakfast on the porch, bringing lunch to a nearby park or choosing a restaurant with outdoor tables for dinner. You could even have a barbecue with friends and family.

4. Did you know you can make French toast on the grill, along with pizza and cake? According to Delish.com you can go wild on your barbecue, instead of suffering through the same old hamburgers and hot dogs. Check out these 12 unusual recipes that are perfect for breakfast, lunch and dinner outdoors.
 
5. If you're considering picnicking in a park on this fine National Eat Outdoors Day, keep in mind that . Information on state parks is available on the DEEP's Web site as well as on Twitter: @CTDEPoutdoorrec.