5 Things You Need to Know Today: Aug. 30

1. The second day of kidergarten orientation is taking place today.

2. The Community Development Authority meets today at 8:30 a.m.

3. Get your at the with open poetry readings from 7:30 to 9 p.m.

4. The City Council voted this week to name Mike Mendoza the new building commissioner. He is set to begin in two weeks.

5. On this day in 1984, the space shuttle Discovery made its maiden voyage today. It was retired after 27 years of service.