5 Things You Need to Know Today: Dec. 29, 2011

Good morning, Silver Spring! Here are five things to know this Thursday to help you keep up-to-date about what’s going on in the community:

1. Temperatures should reach a high of 45 degrees today with cloudy skies, according to the National Weather Service. This evening temperatures may drop to the mid 30s.

2. If you missed it,

3. Take the kids to a winter afternoon enrichment program at . Classes range from Spanish to kids kitchen. It starts at noon.

4. Local Libraries will not continue to supply tax forms. For tax year 2012, taxpayers must file electronically or print the tax booklet from the state website. If you need a tax booklet, request it at taxforms@comp.state.md.us.

5. Coming up in Silver Spring Patch, we feature the community in or community photo gallery " Viewfinder." Come back at 5 p.m.