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Five Things You Need To Know Today, Aug. 15

Back to school activity and information in today's column.


Here are five things you need to know today:

 

1) Rain likely

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If we're to believe the forecast, we're in for some rain today. According to the National Weather Service, Woburn is likely to receive some rain and thunder after 9 a.m. today. There is a 50 percent chance of rain all day. Expect temperatures to stay around 80.

 

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2) Did you know? 

That Woburn has its own plaid? That's right, anyone with British or Scottish heritage will tell you that names have their own plaid. And Woburn is no different. We found this scarf on Google and it's Woburn plaid. Pretty nice!   

 

3) Event spotlight

The arts and crafts experts at have some special activities coming up as we head back to school. Today, at 1 p.m., students can go to the store and Not only will you make a fun craft, you can pick up other school supplies on sale.

 

4) In case you missed it

The summer is winding down and many of us are getting ready to go back to school. And, of course, Woburn Patch is here to help! Check out our . For our complete Back to School Guide, click here.

 

5) Sit back and relax

Another in our occasional series of interesting and unique "holidays" today, rather than a history fact. Today is National Relaxation Day, which according to Holiday Insights, a day to sit back and do NOTHING. Well, no work at least. The site suggests people could do relaxing things such as fishing, going to the movies, hitting the spa or lounging on the beach. So, if you had your way and could spend the day relaxing, what would you do? Let us know in the comments section below.

 

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