5 Things You Need To Know Today—Tuesday, July 31

1) T-t-t-talk about the weather: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Southeast wind 6 to 11 mph. Tonight, patchy fog after 2 a.m. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Southeast wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm in the evening. (Forecast by the National Weather Service.)

2) Baby you can drive my car: Join Michele Ellicks, Community Outreach Coordinator for the Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV), today at 1:30 p.m. at the for an hour-long program entitled, "." Ellicks will discuss issues facing senior drivers, the Commonwealth's rules of the road, recent changes that have taken place at the RMV, as well as the warning signs of unsafe driving. She will also share the requirements to apply for a handicap placard or plate as well as a Massachusetts identification card; the most recent research concerning mature drivers and alternative forms of transportation.

3) Pick up those building blocks: Drop-in at the Melrose Public Library today and each Tuesday through July 31 from . Registration is not necessary.

4) Sheets of empty canvas, untouched sheets of clay: The Milano Senior Center holds for $5 per session, all media and skill levels welcome.

5) Tuesday heartbreak seem to be a drag: Here's our lineup of weekly features that run each Tuesday on Melrose Patch:

• Police Log: We usually get the log on Mondays from the Melrose Police Department and bring you a recap on Tuesdays.

• Poll Results: Every Wednesday we run a poll about a timely issue on Melrose Patch, and the following Tuesday, we'll bring you the results and invite you to continue the conversation.

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