5 Things You Need To Know Today: August 16

Before you start your Tuesday, here are 5 things you need to know:

1. Wet Weather -- The wet weather will continue today although not as bad as yesterday. The National Weather Service is calling for overcast skies and drizzle most of the day before it clears out this evening. 

2. Playtime -- Need a rainy day activity for the kids? Go to Magic Brush Pottery today at 11 a.m. for a kids glass fusing class.

3. Computer -- The Computer Study Committee will meet at Town Hall tonight at 6 p.m.

4. On this Day -- Babe Ruth died at age 53.

5. Dispatches -- Did you check out our announcement yesterday about our new series? It's called Dispatches and all about the changing American Dream. We want to know how Tewksbury residents see the American Dream today so join in and let me know at williamg@patch.com

For more things to do today, check out the events calendar.