Children in Hot Cars, Reptile Encounters and the Number of the Day

It’s Thursday, Aug. 1. Here are five things you need to know. Tell us what we need to know on the Patch message board!

1. Today: Encounter reptiles at the Potomac Community Library. 

2. You Said It: “Obviously, our effort to mitigate the danger of the front seat has contributed to the danger that they will be forgotten in the back seat.” — A reader commenting on a new social website push #heatstroke to raise awareness of children left in hot cars.

3. ICYMI: How did Nico Greetham do in the last So You Think You Can Dance episode? 

4. Number of the Day: $235 million. That’s the payout for Wednesday night’s Powerball drawing. Take a look at the winning Powerball numbers.

5. Back to School: When does school go back in session?