Good morning, Potomac, and welcome to Monday and Columbus Day. Another week has come and we’ve compiled your daily “5 Things” to help you get up and greet the day. Among today’s offerings: weather, the day’s events and a bit of quirky information.
1. Columbus Day looks to be lovely. Today should be sunny with a high near 79, according to the National Weather Service. Tonight should remain mostly clear, with a low around 57.
2. Today will host its and book fair. If you have a student at PES you can drop in to meet your student’s teachers and check out the school classrooms from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
3. Our recent post on the . Read what your neighbors had to say and let us know what you think!
4. Do you like writing? Do you have an opinion about local issues or a special skill or hobby you’d like to share? Potomac Patch wants you! The website will be making room for local bloggers on the site and we're looking for anyone who can riff on various topics, share their personality and engage our readers in discussions. If you’re interested in blogging on the site, shoot an e-mail to katie.griffith@patch.com.
5. Today we observe Columbus Day in the United States, a holiday that remembers Christopher Columbus' arrival to the New World on October 12, 1492.
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