Five Things You Need to Know Today: Aug. 10

SONG OF THE DAY: David Bowie – "Magic Dance"

1. TODAY'S FORECAST: Isolated thunderstorms with a high of 84 are expected today with a low of 68 and more thunderstorms at night.

2. SENIOR PICNIC TODAY: All town offices will be closed today as staff will be hosting the annual senior picnic.

3. CHARITY 5K TOMORROW: A 5K to benefit the rehabiliation of Tim Morris, a former victim resident recovering from a paralyzing car accident, will take place tomorrow at 9 a.m. at Windham High School.

4. THIS DAY IN HISTORY: On this day in 1981, Pete Rose of the Philadelphia Phillies gets the 3,631st hit of his baseball career, breaking Stan Musial's record for most hits by a National Leaguer. The record-breaking hit came in a game against the St. Louis Cardinals, the team with whom Musial had spent his entire career, and the former hits king was on hand to congratulate Rose.

5. A NEW HAMPSHIRE LITTLE LEAGUE SQUAD ON THE VERGE OF WILLIAMSPORT: If you haven't been watching NESN, you might not know that a Little League squad out of nearby Bedford is one game away from heading to Williamsport for the national tournament. The gang will take on the Connecticut team Saturday at 6 p.m. That will also be available on NESN. Follow coverage on our Bedford, NH Patch affiliate.