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Five Things to Know Today: Monday, Aug. 8

Essential daily information at a glance.

1. Afternoon weather: Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers with isolated thunderstorms early...then a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Near steady temperature in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

2. The is having its , 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free.

3. Speaking of library events, the is offering Rudyard Kipling stories () for the 3-5 year-old set. 2 p.m. Free.

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4. Did you miss yesterday's dedication of the to Lance Corporal Alex Arredondo? Andrew McFarland as attendees paid homage to Arredondo, who was killed by a sniper in Iraq while checking on his troops after a battle.

5. Got theater in the blood but like to be behind the lights, not in front of them? Head over to the country's oldest community theater for a . 7:30-8:30 p.m. Before you go, read Jim Morgan's .

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