Community Corner
5 Things You need to Know Today: June 21
School's out for summer, the community gardens are officially dedicated and getting ready for Labor Day.
Our weekday morning column, 5 Things You Need to Know, provides you with information that can help you plan your day and give you some fodder for water cooler conversations.
1. Happy last day of school to students. Classes end early and it will not doubt be off to the beach and the pool for many.
2. It’s going to be another scorcher and the city will again keep open several cooling centers for those who need to get into some air conditioning. is also open for the season. Expect a line for the ice cream truck!
3. The Cider Knoll Community Garden had its grand opening on Wednesday. Many of the plots are now packed with thriving plants. How is your garden growing?
4. Did you submit your nominations for the Patch Readers Choice awards yet? Deadline for nominations is July 9. After that, readers will vote for the winners.
5. Summer may have just started, but the city is already looking ahead to Labor Day and the annual Labor Day Parade. The theme fort his year’s event is
Volunteers in Service. This year’s parade will be the 61st since the event was revived in 1952.
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