Community Corner
5 Things You Need to Know Today: June 8
A look at five things you need to know to help get you through the day.

What five things do you need to know to stay up-to-date about what’s going on in the community? Patch has you covered this Wednesday morning:
1. Caliente! The National Service is issuing a heat advisory today as temperatures are expected to reach into the high 90's. Officials are asking people to be aware of the heat index as well which may go up to as high as 101. The weather should calm down going into the evening with a low around 74 degrees.
2. The Creative Crafts Council is showcasing artwork by local artists, using various media at the Strathmore. The exhibit is free and open Monday thru Saturday.
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3. Coming up in Patch, a Silver Spring retirement home launches an education program to help elders and families deal with chronic diseases.
4. Is your child graduating from school and you want to announce it? Send a note to the Editor at Tamika@Patch.com.
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