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

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. Today should be slightly breezy with temperatures in the low 40s, according to the National Weather Service. This evening temperatures are expected to drop to the low 30s.

2. Montgomery County Young Democrats is hosting an event in support of marriage equality at the office of Del. Heather Mizeur (D-20). The goal is to reach out to residents in Baltimore, Prince George's, and elsewhere to make marriage equality a reality in Maryland. The event starts at 6 p.m.

3. The latest issue of The Gazette of Politics and Business: We are Montgomery 2012 is available. It highlights the economic development in Montgomery County.

4. The Silver Spring Civic Center is asking for your help in identifying homeless hotspots to get them out of inclement weather and into a shelter. You can call
Community Vision at 301-585-4471, Silver Spring Urban District Hotline at 240-876-2911 or at 301-565-6463.

5. Coming up in Silver Spring Patch, ways you can enjoy your weekend with our feature Get Out: Weekend Activities in Downtown and Nearby.