Five Things You Need to Know: July 2
Patriotic Pride at Dabblers, get messy with Miss Ellie at Barefoot Books, a Monday night dance and Al-Anon/Alateen meetings in the afternoon.
Today's Weather: There's a 30 percent chance of showers today with highs of 86. Big drop in temperatures at night as a slight chance of thunderstorms has temps at 58 according to the National Weather Service.
1. Dabblers will continue its summer fun workshops this Monday with Patriotic Pride an America-themed arts and crafts demonstration and participation group this morning at 10:30 a.m.
2. Barefoot Books also has a neat, 2 through 4 year old arts and crafts gathering this morning at their 11 a.m. meet-up - Make a Mess w/Miss Ellie.
3. Monday's are for dancing. Join the Community Contra Dance tonight at 7:30 p.m. at the Scout House on 74 Walden St. No partner needed.
4. Also this Monday, for those struggling with drinking in the family, the Monday afternoon (1 p.m.) Al-Anon/Alateen meetings takes place at the West Concord Union Church on 1317 Main Street. With family group support.
5. Today in History: In America's least discussed assassination, back in 1881, President James Garfield was shot by Charles Guiteau and died months later from his wounds on September 19.