5 Things You Need to Know Today: April 22

Happy Earth day! Grab your cup of joe and let's get to the five things you need to know to stay up-to-date about what’s going on in the community. Who knows, it may even help your Friday faster!

1. The National Weather service predicts thunderstorms all day with a 8o percent chance of rain with a Hi  of 45 degrees. The is rain is suppose to last into the evening and all weekend. Bummer.

2. Celebrate earth day with a variety of activities for all ages in downtown. Come out and learn about seed starting, recycling, rain gardens and more. The event starts is from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. While your downtown you can stop in Starbucks they are giving a way free coffee today.

3. Coming up in Silver Spring Patch, what was that suspicious bug that made many dogs in Silver Spring sick for about a week? 

4. Montgomery County Council President Valerie Ervin helped to break ground at the King Street Community Garden. She has been referred to as “the mother of Montgomery County community gardening.”

5. Looking for a great happy hour this Friday? Try Pirates Tavern on Georgia Avenue. The crowd can get a little rowdy but the half price appetizers and tasty drinks will get you in the mood to party.