5 Things You Need to Know Today: June 27

It’s Monday morning and you may be off to a slow start, so use these five things you need to know to jump start your day and get informed about the most important things to know today in Potomac.

1. There’s a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon and again after 2 a.m., according to the National Weather Service. The day’s high will be near 89 degrees and the low will be around 68 degrees.

2. Get up and get moving with your little one today with a fun activity at Glen Echo Park. At “,” children ages 12 to 25 months get to dance, sing and move along with their caregivers. The class is at 6:30 p.m. and costs $24 per class or $20 if you pre-register.

3. Are you looking for a good deal or ways to save some of your hard-earned dough? Come back to Potomac Patch later today for a list of some of the week’s great bargains in the area including a deal at in the Cabin John Shopping Center.

4. 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.

5. The is welcoming a new member—their new pastor, Rev. Sean Miller. The church hosted a Pastor Installation Service and reception yesterday from 4 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. Miller will be installed next Sunday as the church’s Senior Pastor.