5 Things You Need to Know Today: Sept. 1, 2011

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 Thursday:

1. Today will be partly cloudy, with a low around 84 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. Into the evening, there is a slight chance of showers with a low around 64 degrees.
2. Enjoy a night of music on Veterans Plaza! Sit back and relax to the smooth sounds of local musicians such as Warner Williams & Joyce Ettingoff, the Greater U Street Jazz Collective including Luisa & her Imaginary Orchestra. The performance starts at 7 p.m.
3. Thursday marks the one-year anniversary of the Discovery hostage crisis. Silver Spring Patch will have a series of stories that delve into some of the changes in the community and one-on-one interviews with those affected since Sept. 1, 2010.
4. Take the night off and be creative with the kids. Friends and family night at Color Me Mine is a great way to do it. The $15 table fee is from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. 
5. Has your family gone to  yet? The Maryland State Fair is going on until Sept. 5 so take advantage of the rides, animals and hours of other entertainment. Prices are $8 for adults, $6 for seniors (62 and over), children ages 6 to 11 are $3, and children 5 and under are free.