5 Things You Need to Know Today: Oct. 12, 2011

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

1. Expect rain along with thunderstorms after 2 p.m. today, according to the National Weather Service. Temperatures may reach a high near 65 degrees. It's possible the showers will continue into the evening with temperatures in the low 60s.

2. If you missed it, Montgomery County officials and Takoma Park

3. What do you do when your child rejects your painstakingly-researched extracurricular activity? Parent Columnist Karen Brown offers a few tips to help you make the right decision.

4. Safe Silver meets tonight at the to discuss gang prevention and intervention. Sgt. Rob Musser from the County Police Gang Unit, Luis Cardona from the Youth Violence Prevention Coordinator and many more are scheduled to speak. The meeting is open to the community and starts at 7 p.m.

5. Grab a snack at the Whole Foods Tasting in Silver Spring. A variety of cheeses, fresh seafood and salad from the deli will be available to sample. The tasting starts at 12 p.m.