Pet Rock, Frozen Custard, Car Wash, Ending a Presidency

1. The Weather: Thursday brings a chance of rain showers before 10 a.m. and then again after 2 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. The high is expected to be about 86 degrees. Thursday night brings a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a low of about 77.

2. From history.com's This Day in History: "In an evening televised address, President Richard M. Nixon announces his intention to become the first president in American history to resign. With impeachment proceedings underway against him for his involvement in the Watergate affair, Nixon was finally bowing to pressure from the public and Congress to leave the White House. "By taking this action," he said in a solemn address from the Oval Office, "I hope that I will have hastened the start of the process of healing which is so desperately needed in America."

3. The Dundalk Concerts in the Park series continues tonight with a performance by Pet Rock at the Heritage Park gazebo. The band will provide music from the 1960s, ’70s and ’80s. Concert organizers will hold a dance competition and a raffle.

Bring a lawn chair, a blanket, the family and some cash to buy dinner or a snowball, which will help support local businesses and nonprofits.

4. Weather-permitting, the Dundalk Renaissance Corp. will hold a car wash from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. today at the North Point Government Center. Proceeds will benefit the St. Helena Community Center.

5. Today is National Frozen Custard Day. The generous folks at Rita's Italian ice stores will offer a double punch on your Rita's Rewards mobile card for each frozen custard purchased. There's a Rita's on Merritt Boulevard in Dundalk.