5 Things You Need to Know Today: Jan. 19, 2012

Good morning, Silver Spring! Here are five things to know this  Thursday to help you keep up-to-date about what’s going on in the community:

1. Today should be partly sunny with temperatures near 40 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.

Tonight: Scattered flurries are in the forecast with mostly cloudy skies. Temperatures may reach the mid 20s.

2. The Marrige Equality Town Hall meeting is scheduled today inside of the Silver Spring Civic Building from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Delegate Heather Mizeur (D-20) and Delegate Keiffer Mitchell Jr. (D-44) are set to host the event. RSVP at Marriage Town Hallall Jeremy Crandall at 202.316.1202 or email Mike Hersh if you have any additional questions.

3. The county launched a new website called My Green Montgomery. It keeps you up-to-date on the latest ways you can save money on utilities, quick tips on gardening and  much more.

4. Interested in taking your skills and assisting the community? There are two board vacancies in Montgomery County with fast-approaching deadlines. County Executive Isiah Leggett is looking to fill six vacancies on the Committee on Hate/Violence (must apply by Jan. 20) and to fill primary and alternate positions on the Property Tax Assessment Appeal Board (must apply by Jan. 27).

5. Coming up in Silver Spring Patch, our feature "Viewfinder" documents life in Silver Spring and nearby towns. Come back at 5 p.m. to see if we captured you around teh community.