5 Things You Need to Know Today: August 23

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 Tuesday:

1. Enjoy the sunny day with a high of 81 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. Tonight will be clear with a low around 62 degrees.
2. The Maryland HOPE Initiative is hosting another at 12900 Middlebrook Road in Germantown from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Homeowners who may be in danger of defaulting on mortgage payments due to loss of income can apply for emergency mortgage assistance through Maryland HOPE and this free seminar will teach you how. To register call (240)777-2050.
3. Interested in government contracting? The Rockville Women’s Business Center is ” at 95 Monroe Street in Rockville from 9 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. For $5, learn about the Federal Government contracting process and if contracting with the Federal Government is for your small business.
4. The Montgomery County Young Democrats is having a from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Fire Station One. MCYD strives to educate and motivate their peers age 36 and younger to become involved in the political process through strong, progressive candidates and policies and seek progressive change in order to secure a just and stable future for all of the county's residents. For more information call Barbara Henderson at (240)394-2099.
5. The Silver Spring Town Center is hosting  tonight from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m in Silver Spring Veterans Plaza. This free arts and entertainment program for the greater Montgomery County community features bands performing music ranging from jazz to the blues.