5 Things You Need to Know Today: July 16

[Your Song of the Day]

1. Your weather report: Today will bring about isolated thunderstorms through the area with a high of 93 degrees. Tonight will be mostly clear with an overnight low of 69 degrees. The rest of the week is looking very hot, with more storms predicted for Wednesday.

2. Donate! The Nashua Telegraph reports that a benefactor identified as “a friend” has offered to add up to $50,000 to the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Nashua's annual campaign. The mysteriosu donor said he will match certain types of pledges. Gifts from new donors, gifts from past donors who didn’t donate to the 2011 campaign and the portion of gifts representing increases over 2011 donors’ gifts qualify for matching funds.

3. Patch Fact: Phoenix was a fabled bird in Greek mythology. Only one such bird existed at any time, and it was always male.

4. Got an idea for a story or feature on Amherst Patch? The best stories come from our readers, and Amherst Patch doesn't want to miss a thing. Send news tips, story ideas and features to Robert.Michaelson@patch.com.

5. Congrats! The following Amherst residents recently graduated from Stonehill College: John Douglas Beaulieu earned a Bachelor of Science degree, Lindsay Marie Bock earned a Bachelor of Science degree, Caroline Rose Sheldon earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Bachelor of Arts degree.