5 Things You Need to Know Today: Nov. 14, 2011

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 mostly cloudy day, with temperatures reaching a high near 70, according to the National Weather Service. Later on tonight, there is a chance of showers with temperatures dropping to the low 50s.

2. If you missed it, read the weekly crime summary to keep a tab on crime.

3. Congressman Chris Van Hollen hosts his 9th annual federal employees health benefit forum at 3950 Ferrara Dr. The event starts at 9 a.m. Experts on federal health insurance plans and representatives of health insurance carriers will  discuss health plans and answer individual questions.

4. The Silver Spring Advisory Board meets at the on Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. If you have an issue you think needs to addressed or just want to keep tabs on the issues in your community, come to meeting.

5. Coming up on Silver Spring Patch, founder of Gapbusters talks about her passsion for success and working with youth.