5 Things: Fundraiser for L-S Senior Safety

1. FORECAST:

Tuesday: Mostly cloudy to party sunny skies. Mid to upper 60s. Most clouds inland. 55-60 coast.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny, upper 50s coast, mid 60s inland.

Thursday: Bit warmer. Near 70 with a good supply of sun. The usual exceptions apply (see above) along the coast/Capes/Islands.

2. PREVENTING ALLERGIES AND ASTHMA: Acton Pharmacy is hosting a free public lecture on allergies and asthma today from 7 to 8 p.m.   Dr. Seth Barron, an Acton chiropractor, will discuss natural ways to eliminate asthma and allergies, including how to relieve stress on the nervous system. Call 978-263-3901 to reserve your seat.

3. JAMAICA JAMMIN' FUNDRAISER: Lotus Blossom Restaurant in Sudbury will donate 20 percent of the proceeds from dine-in, take-out or delivery orders when you mention Jamiaica Jammin' (Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School Senior Safe Night) fundraiser. Jamaica Jammin' is an all-night tradition which allows the seniors to celebrate graduation with their classmates in a safe, substance-free environment. So, come out to have a fun night and support a great cause with great food and great friends! Or, if you can't make it, order take out or delivery and remember to mention the Jamaica Jammin' fundraiser.

4. ODD HOLIDAYS HELD TODAY: Today is National Honesty Day. National Honesty Day encourages us to be honest today, and everyday. We honestly believe you try your best to be honest. Honesty is a great virtue. If we want people to believe us when its important, then we need to be open and honest all of the time.

5. THIS DAY IN HISTORY:

• 1803 — France sold Louisiana and adjoining lands to the United States as part of the Louisiana Purchase.
• 1812 — Louisiana became the 18th state in the United States.
• 1939 — U.S. commercial television made its official debut at the New York World’s Fair. The signal was transmitted from the Empire State Building.
• 1945 — Adolf Hitler and his newly married mistress Eva Braun committed suicide.
• 1948 — The Organization of American States held its first meeting in Bogotá, Colombia.
• 1975 — The Vietnam War ended with South Vietnam's surrender to North Vietnam.