5 Things to Know Today, August 13

Good morning everyone. I'm on vacation this week. You'll see my by-line on some stories over the next few days, but only because I've pre-loaded them.

While I'm gone, Margie Peterson will be running things. Here's five things you should know in the meantime.

1. is hosting an orientaiton day for ninth graders Tuesday from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The will run its orienation day for seventh and eighth graders Thursday from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

2. On a related note, the Family YMCA about its before and after school programs Wednesday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

3. Blogger Jon Geeting writes about Easton's commuter tax.

4. Easton's Summer in the Square series continues Thursday with Uncle Pete performing at noon (weather permitting.)

5. Today is August 13. It's the 30th anniversary of Fast Times at Ridgemont High. Alfred Hitchcock was born on this day in 1899.