Community Corner
5 Things You Need to Know Today: Oct. 7, 2011
Happy Friday, Silver Spring! Here are five things you need to know as you start your day.
Happy Friday, Silver Spring! Here are five things to know today, to help you keep up-to-date about what’s going on in the community:
1. Expect sunny skies with temperatures reaching a high near 70 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. Later into the evening, the temperatures are expected to drop to the low 50s.
Weekend Forecast
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Overall, the weather looks sunny for the weekend and on Columbus Day. Temperatures are expected to climb to the high 70s in the afternoons and drop into the low 50s in the evenings.
2. Flu season is approaching, and Montgomery County recently anounced that it is sponsoring vaccination clinics around the region. Visits are by appointment only.
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3. When is the last time you were checked for oral cancer? Local Voices Blogger Dr. Doyle Williams shares what he looks for in his patients to screen for oral cancer.
4. Recognize Yom Kippur with Temple Shalom located on 8401 Grubb Rd. The service starts Saturday at 2:45 p.m.
5. Looking for events to participate in this weekend? This week's "Get Out: Weekend Activites in Downtown" feature includes a free ice cream social, live concert and more.
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