Five Things You Need To Know Today, Aug. 8

Here are five things you need to know today:

1) Another great day!

Looks like we're in for another summer delight today. According to the National Weather Service, Woburn will have sunny skies and temperatures in the mid-80s, which is average for this time of year. You can also expect a light wind in the afternoon and clouds after dark.

2) Voter registration deadline this month

The last day to register to vote in November's presidential election is August 17. It is also the last day to change your name or address with the City Clerk's office. The department will be open until 8 p.m. that night. 

3) Event spotlight

Do you love food? Who doesn't! Mass Innovation Nights is hosting its annual at at 6 p.m. More than 200 foodie, start-up, social media enthusiasts are expected at the event.

4) In case you missed it

Nearly 100 volunteers, including Mayor Scott Galvin, joined forces to plant several fruit trees in the city's new orchard at .

5) Garfield gets a new 'friend'

On this day in 1978, Odie first appeared in a Jim Davis "Garfield" comic, and in the comic, the day is considered the little yellow-furred, brown-eared beagle's birthday. Originally Odie was named Spot until cartoonist Mort Walker pointed out to Davis he already had a dog with that name in his comics. Odie is best known as being the friendly but unintelligent dog that is often the brunt of Garfield's jokes and abuse. However, as pointed out on Wikipedia, Odie had his moments, including the time he locked Garfield and Jon Arbuckle out of the car on a camping trip, only to turn on the radio, enjoy some chips and smile at the other two as they were outside without shelter in a thunderstorm. Good boy!

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