5 Things You Need to Know Today: Nov. 16, 2011

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

1. Expect showers and a possible thunderstorm later today, according to the National Weather Service. Temperatures may rise to a high near 62. Later on this evening, showers are likely to continue with temperatures dropping to the mid 40s.

2. If you missed it, the 4th annual Taste of Silver Spring will have over 20 restaurants ready to give you a sample of what downtown has to offer. Reservations are required. The event starts 5:30 p.m. and goes until 8 p.m.

3. County Executive Ike Leggett is set to host a virtual town hall meeting from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Join the discussion. Meanwhile, later this evening Safe Silver Spring hosts a meeting about truancy programs at the Long Branch Community Center located at 8700 Piney Branch Rd.

4. Kid Rock will take the stage tonight in front of a sold out audience at the Fillmore Silver Spring. Did you want to join the concert? Join the discussion on Facebook.

5. Coming up in Silver Spring Patch, if you are interested in a career with Montgomery County in the Fire and Rescue Service we have more details on hiring process. They are now accepting applications.