5 Things You Need to Know Today: June 23

Don’t get left behind when it comes to know what’s going on in the community—use these five things to stay informed about Potomac and what’s happenin’ this Thursday.

1. Don’t forget to grab you umbrella, just in case. The National Weather Service is predicting a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8 a.m. and after 2 p.m. Showers could hit again before 2 a.m. The day will be mostly cloudy with a high near 90 degrees and a low around 69 degrees. If you’re seeing ominous clouds in Potomac, be sure to send your pictures to sarahbeth@patch.com and we’ll feature them on the site.

2. The U.S. Open is over and done with, but crews are still hard at work Montgomery County will begin taking down the pedestrian bridges that were constructed over Bradley Boulevard and River Road to allow pedestrian access to the course from the drop-off point at Norwood and the Metro shuttle drop-off area at the Connelly School of the Holy Child. The bridge over River Road, near its intersection with Bradley Boulevard, will be removed this evening. The road will be closed starting at 10 p.m. and is expected to reopen around 2 a.m. on Friday morning. The Montgomery County departments of Transportation and Police will provide assistance in controlling traffic and setting up detours.

3. Start warming up your singing voice because is hosting karaoke in the beer garden again! Starting at 8 p.m., you can belt your favorite tunes or relax with some food and drinks. Karaoke will go on until 10 p.m.

4. Take some time today to peruse the local vendors at the , which goes on from 2 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the . The weekly market brings local vendors — like McCleafs Orchard, Rocklands Farm, Alliaabad Farm, Garden Path Farms and more — to the church’s parking lot with a variety of items.

5. Don’t let the kids get bored today — take them to the at the . From 10:30 a.m. until 11 a.m., families are invited to enjoy stories, songs and rhymes together. The event is free and appropriate for all ages.