5 Things You Need to Know Today: May 26

What five things do you need to know to stay up-to-date about what’s going on in the community? Stay tuned to Patch this Thursday to get the scoop.

1. During your afternoon commute around 5 p.m there could be a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Otherwise, you can expect mostly sunny with a high near 89 degrees. There's a chance of 30 percent  precipitation is 30 percent and new rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch.

2. Coming up in Silver Spring Patch, Get Out: Weekend Activities in Downtown features events you can go to including a fashion show this Sunday, May 29!

3.  Looking for a taste of Miami this Friday to start your weekend off with a bang? Happy hour at Cubano's restaurant located at 1201 Fidler Lane from 3 p.m. This is a good place to start that party! They have empanadas to authentic mojito drinks for about $3.75. 

4. Have you signed up for our twitter page (SilvSpringPatch) or facebook page? Silver Spring Patch is now even easier to read with community news, local events and business listings at your fingertips. Just click "follow" on twitter and add us as a friend on facebook.

5. Are you organizing that next big block party or something else everyone will want to know about? Add it to the Patch calendar.