5 Things You Need to Know Today: April 15

It’s almost the weekend, so read the five things you need to know to stay up-to-date about what’s going on in the community. Who knows, it may even help your day go by faster!

1. Here comes the sun! It’s going to be partly sunny with a high in the lower 60s, according to the National Weather Service. This evening it will be cloudy with a chance of showers after midnight. The low will be in the upper 40s.

2. If you’re looking for things to do this weekend in Potomac, Patch has you covered. Check out our feature, which spotlights some of the great things to do this weekend, why you should go and how much it is going to cost you. Whatever you do this weekend, be sure to send your pictures around town to sarahbeth@patch.com to have them featured on the site. 

3. The kids need to have a little fun, too! Why not take them to see at Imagination Stage in Bethesda? At 1:30 p.m. everyone’s favorite hippos come to life, based on the George and Martha books by James Marshall. The show is a great option for the family and children older than 3 years old.

4. Are you on the market for a new house in the area? Check back later today for the weekly House Hunt feature, which highlights some of the open houses in Potomac this weekend. Also, it includes a photo gallery of all of the houses for your convenience. No need to thank us!

5. In case you missed it, Patch has an ! Potomac Patch is now even easier to read with community news, local events and business listings at your fingertips. To download it, search "Patch" in the App Store. For more information about the app, check out the iTunes preview.