5 Things to Know Today: June 21

1. Weather: Well, at least yesterday was beautiful! According to the National Weather Service, there’s a 40 percent chance of precipitation throughout the day. Bring your umbrella, but plan on the shorts. Today’s high will be around 81.

2. In Case You Missed It: The free moooo-vies at the Promenade start today at 10am (doors open at 9:30). Writer Patty Ziegler-Boccadero has the scoop on the .

3. Coming Up:  The kids are out of school, you’re still at work…do you leave them alone at home? When do you start letting them stay home alone? Columnist Tara Zrinski has a few choice words about the subject later this morning.

4. Did You Know? That today is the first day of summer? Celebrate with a cold treat and a little outdoor time. Or perhaps grilling would be in order…so many choices!

5. Today in History: The “red scare” blacklisted many people including writers, actors and directors. But on June 21, 1956, playwright Arthur Miller went in front of the House Committee on Un-American Activities and refused to name names. Miller was convicted of contempt of court -- not that it stopped him from going on to a highly successful career…and a marriage to Marilyn Monroe.