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5 Things You Need to Know Today: August 12

TGIF Silver Spring! Here are five things you need to know as you start the day.

Good Morning! What five things do you need to know to stay up-to-date about what’s going on in the community? Patch has you covered this Friday:

1. Today will be partly sunny with a high of 84 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. The evening will be partly cloudy with a low around 67.

2. Make a healthy step toward the weekend and get  at the Eastern Montgomery County Regional Services Center at 3300 Briggs Chaney Road. The center will be open from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

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3. Interested in having a mysterious Friday? The Historic Blair Mansion Inn will put on its weekly performance of . The cast uses modern themes to create a backdrop for the murderer to commit the crime. Then, that's when the crowd steps in to guess who committed the devious act. The price varies for children and adults.

4. Professional women can travel down the road to Rockville where the Rockville Women's Business Center and ewomennetwork are hosting a at the Lakewood Country Club located at 13901 Glen Mill Road from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Mention "Rockville Women's Business Center" and eat at the member rate.

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5. Today is the first day of , which will run through Aug 20. The fair is located at 16 Chestnut Street in Gaithersburg and is open from 3 p.m. to midnight. Check the website for the daily schedule and more information.

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