5 Things You Need to Know Today: July 13

Rise and shine, Potomac! It’s another day with another five things you need to know to stay on top of what’s going on in the community.

1. It’s going to be another hot day with a high near 91 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. There’s a slight chance of rain after 2 p.m., but otherwise, the afternoon will be sunny. This evening, clouds will come out and the low will be around 63 degrees.

2. Enjoy a story full of magic, mystery and folklore as told by . From 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., Macklin will be sharing stories at the . The event is free and registration is not required.

3. The Rotary Club of Potomac is having their at noon at . This week, the club will be celebrating Literacy Month with guest speaker Shelley Block from the Literacy Council of Montgomery County. Rotary club gives men and women an enjoyable and organized way to make a contribution to their community. Rotary members meet weekly to plan club, community and international service activities. Check out the organization’s website to become a member. 

4. If you’re interested in getting out and boating on the Potomac River this summer, don’t miss our River Watch column, which will run later today. Our columnist will talk about the best boating locations, types of boats and accessories that will make hitting the rapids a little bit easier.

5. Do you like writing? Do you have an opinion about local issues or a special skill or hobby you’d like to share? Potomac Patch wants you! The website will be making room for and we're looking for anyone who can riff on various topics, share their personality and engage our readers in discussions. If you’re interested in blogging on the site, shoot an e-mail to sarahbeth@patch.com.