5 Things You Need to Know Today: Sept. 2, 2011

Good Morning! 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 Friday:

1. Today, there may be a slight chance of showers during your morning commute. It will be partly sunny throughout the day with a high of 82 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. The weather should cool down later in the day to 67 degrees.
2. Take the kids over to the B&O railroad station for a look at 30 years of Silver Spring history told through photographs. There is also a 10-foot by 10-foot train model where the kids can see the train go through a model town. How cool is that? 
3. Thursday marked the one-year anniversary of the Discovery hostage crisis. Silver Spring Patch took a look back at that day and featured a story on , the owner of Augie’s Doggies hot dog stand who warned people to stay away from the building, created a  and more.
4. The Maryland State Fair ends in a few days, so take the family while you still can. It features rides, animals and hours of other entertainment. Prices are $8 for adults, $6 for seniors (62 and older). Children ages 6 to 11 are $3, and children 5 and younger are free.
5. will feature a free Portuguese wine tasting from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. tonight.