5 Things You Need to Know Today: May 18

Good morning, Potomac. Wake up and get informed about what’s going on today with these five things.

1. It’s going to be another rainy day in Montgomery County, so don’t forget your umbrella. Showers and a possible thunderstorm could hit the area today and again before 2 a.m., according to the National Weather Service. The day’s high will be near 70 degrees and the low will be around 58 degrees.

2. Attention all you book worms! Head over to the for the from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. This month, the group is discussing "Home" by Marilynne Robinson. Didn’t have time to read this month’s selection? Read "The Post-Birthday World" by Lionel Shriver for the book club meeting on June 15. 

3. The Rotary Club of Potomac is having their at noon at . This week’s guest speaker will be Loren Bulluck, husband of Rotarian Jean Bullock, who will share information about the Pony Express which celebrate it's 100 year anniversary. 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. Instead of stalking old friends, why not put your Facebook time to good use today? Give a “like” on Facebook, and get $10 off the next time you visit. Once you've "liked" the page, just bring in a print-out of your personal Facebook page showing our logo in your "like section" to demonstrate you're a follower and the restaurant will take $10 off of anything you order right on the spot. Hurry up though because the offer only lasts until the end of June.

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.