5 Things You Need to Know Today: June 29

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 Wednesday morning:

1. Expect sunny skies and weather into the high 80's. Later on in the evening,  you can expect mostly clear skies and temperatures in the low 60's. 

2. The Grammy Foundatios/MusiCares contest for teens! The Foundation, MusiCares and the National Institute on Drug Awareness are seeking original musical compositions and original videos accompanied by music, by teens ages 14-18, for the 2011 Teen Competition for National Drug Facts Week, which begins on Oct 31. 

3. The top three cheapest gas stations near you: G & G Service Center located at 9501 Georgia Ave 1blk from I-495 & White Oak Dr. for $3.67, Shell located at 2201 Bel pre rd silver spring MD 20906 and  Exxon located at 9331 Georgia Ave. (East Side) & Seminary Rd. for $3.69. (These prices are courtesy of gasbuddy.com so prices may vary.)

4. Coming up in Patch, our new feature Fast Forward! We take everyday happenings and feature them on the site. I took a visit to Silver Spring's newest salon Maisie Dunbar Spa Lounge for a a leg wax. Stay tuned for the video!

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