Does Londonderry Have a Fireworks Show?

1. No fireworks in Londonderry, but ... Derry's Fourth of July fireworks will be held on Thursday at dusk (approximately 9 p.m.), with the best suggested viewing areas along Tsienneto Road, Hood Commons, Folsom Road and Crystal Avenue.

2. One day delay. Londonderry trash pickup will be delayed one day for the 4th of July holiday. Thursday's pickup will be Friday and Friday's pickup will be Saturday. As always, all trash should be placed curbside by 7 a.m.

3. The weatherman says ... Rain and thunderstorms are likely today as the forecast, according to Weather.com, calls for a 60-percent chance of precipitation and a high of 82 degrees.

4. Library lowdown. The following is a list of programs and events taking place today at Londonderry's Leach Library:

• 11 a.m. - Children's Program: "Underground Edibles

5. On this day ... July 1, 1997, Great Britain peaceably turned control of Hong Kong back over to China. According to History.com:

The chief executive under the new Hong Kong government, Tung Chee Hwa, formulated a policy based on the concept of "one country, two systems," thus preserving Hong Kong's role as a principal capitalist center in Asia.