Oconee Today -- June 18

Weather: The Weather Channel predicts mostly sunny skies and high temperatures in the upper 80s as the work week gets under way. Overnight lows will dip into the mid 60s.

Observances:

Today, June 18, is International Picnic Day. Did you know the phrase "it's a picnic" has come to mean "it's easy"? Here are some suggestions for local locations to have a picnic: 

The Food Network offers recipes you can use to plan a tasty picnic and the following list of picnicking essentials: 

• Blanket
• Insect repellent
• Napkins
• Plates
• Silverware
• Serving utensils
• Cups and wine glasses
• Corkscrew or bottle opener
• Paring knife
• Cutting board
• Condiments
• Damp wipes or cloths for cleaning up
• Garbage bag

Top things to know:

• is offered at every Monday at 9 a.m. Classes are $5 per month and participants are asked to bring a small, unwrapped toy for donation.  Also on Mondays, ladies are invited to at 6 p.m.
• The GOGOs -- a free networking group for women-- meets on the third Monday of every month.  Tonight at 5:30 they will meet at Chops and Hops.  All are welcome.
• Beatles fans...unite!  And head over to Ashford Manor to enjoy Abbey Road Live!, part of the Concert on the Lawn series.