Outdoor Movie, Drowning, Mild August Temps

Welcome to Friday, where, if you're lucky, the work week is over and relaxation is on the agenda for the next two days.

As you gear up for the weekend, check out what's going on around the county.

Here's what we've got today:

1. WEATHER & TIDES » 

Weather.com is calling for partly cloudy skies and highs in the mid-80 Friday. Evening lows will be in the mid-to-upper 60s. Expect weekend highs around 80, evening lows approaching 60, with a chance of thunderstorms on Saturday. Read more here.

Friday’s tides in Havre de Grace: high tide at 7:42 a.m. and 7:21 p.m.; low tides at 12:41 a.m. and 3:10 p.m. Find tides around the Bay by searching here.

2. AROUND TOWN » Up the road in Bel Air the town is hosting fun under the stars. An outdoor showing of Madagascar 3 will begin at sundown in Shamrock Park on Lee Street with festivities beginning at 6:30 p.m.

3. YOU SAID IT » Angry about the activity fee in Harford schools or are you OK with it? Patch wants to hear both sides. Express your views by posting here: What Do You Think?

4. ICYMI » After Susquehanna River Fatality, Governor Issues Warning

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