5 Things You Need to Know Today: June 24

Happy Friday, Potomac! To get ramped up for the weekend, it’s time to get caught up on the five things you need to know today.

1. Rain could hit Potomac today, so grab your umbrella just in case. There’s a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. and again before 2 a.m., according to the National Weather Service. The day’s high is 89 degrees and the low is around 63 degrees.

2. Today, your four-legged friend could be your office mate! It’s “,” which was created by Pet Sitters International (PSI) in 1999 to promote animal adoption from rescues and shelters by educating the working public on the benefits of adopting a homeless dog and encouraging responsible pet ownership. Be sure to send picture your experiences with Take Your Dog to Work Day to sarahbeth@patch.com to have them featured on the site.

3. 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 in your pictures around town to have them featured on the site.

4. It’s time to break out the hiking boots and stock up on marshmallows, because the is happening this weekend. Maryland has dedicated nine state parks for the event. Participants can create camping teams and ask friends to donate money to their camping trip. The participating state parks are Deep Creek Lake, New Germany, Dan’s Mountain, Cunningham Falls, Patapsco, Elk Neck, Sandy Point, Point Lookout and Pocomoke River. Will you be participating?

5. 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!