Opera for Seniors and Everything You Need to Know About Wednesday

Here's everything you need to know about Wednesday, Aug. 21.

Ice Cream Social: The Friends of the Wissahickon will host an Ice Cream Social on Wednesday, August 21, at 3 p.m., on the front lawn of their offices located at 8708 Germantown Ave. in Philadelphia. his event features free ice cream, music, environmental activities for the whole family, and the chance to meet with FOW’s staff and volunteers. Members of the Friends of the Wissahickon are encouraged to wear their FOW t-shirts and hats.

Opera Under the Stars: Seniors, head down to the Germantown Jewish Centre on Wednesday, August 21 at 7:30 p.m. for Opera Under the Stars.  From the organizers: "Which opera contains: the destruction of the First  Temple, a prophet, a conversion, captivity in Babylon, a plea to God, all in addition to a love story? The answer: Nabucco, Verdi's first great success. Wine & cheese provided, along with some seating. If you wish, bring your own lawn chairs, blankets and favorite bottle of wine. FREE for Hazak members, $5 for guests.  Please RSVP  to program@germantownjewishcentre.org  or 215-844-1507 Ext 19."

This day in history: On Aug. 21, 1959, Hawaii was admitted to the union as the nation's 50th state.

Traffic: Need to know what's what for your commute?  Check out the PennDOT traffic cameras.  

Weather: Wednesday is expected to be warmer than Tuesday with the high possibly reaching 90.  Things will begin to cool down a little as we head into the weekend.