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5 Things You Need to Know Today, July 26

There is chance of rain and thunderstorms this afternoon and evening.

Five Things You Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 

Today is Thursday, July 26. Here are 5 things you need to know:

  • Showers likely: Looks like we could get some rain today. According to the National Weather Service we can expect showers and possible thunderstorms after 3 p.m. Otherwise cloudy with a high near 84 degrees. Chance of showers and storms tonight with a low around 69. 
  • Public meeting: The Board of Assessors is meeting at 6 p.m. in the Assessor's office at .
  • Fire-side stories: Come to the Burlington Public Library today to learn some great stories to tell by the fire. The library is hosting a for children entering grades 2 to 5 at 11 a.m. this morning. They will tell tall tales, spooky stories, fairy tales and more.
  • Toastmasters: There is a session of the "Last Word Toastmasters Club" at 6:30 p.m. tonight at the . This Toastmasters Club is an international organization dedicated to helping members improve their communication and leadership skills. Come join the fun-filled, stress-free, supportive group. Walk-ins are always welcome.
  • You can't always get what you want...: But sometimes, you get what you need. Right? On this day in 1943, musician Mick Jagger was born. Best known as the frontman of the Rolling Stones, Jagger has also acted and studied economics. Rocking since the 1960s, Jagger and the Stones are still going strong today. What's your favorite Stones song? We might have to go with Gimme Shelter.

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