5 Things You Need to Know Today: Jan. 30, 2012

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

1. Expect a partly sunny day, with temperatures in the mid 40s, according to the National Weather Service.

Tonight: The skies will be mostly cloudy but will clear up throughout the night, with temperatures in the low 30s.

2. If you missed it, keep a tab on crime with the Silver Spring Police Blotter: Summary of Crimes Week of Jan. 9 - 17, 2012.

3. County Executive Isiah Leggett (D) is seeking parents and providers of childcare to apply for the five vacancies on the Commission on Child Care. The deadline to apply is February 8.

4. Start your week off with savings from our Patch Traffic and Gas guide. Type in your zipcode and the map will populate.

5. Coming up in Silver Spring Patch, ways you can particpate in making your community enviromentally friendly.