Chance of Thunderstorms, Marina Library and Blog for Patch

Today is Aug. 26. It is the 238th day of the year. We are under a waning crescent moon. Sunset will occur about 7:29 p.m. Here are five things to know:

1. The National Weather Service forecast for this afternoon calls for a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms with mostly sunny skies and a high near 76 degrees. There's a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11 p.m. tonight and the overnight low should be around 67 degrees.

2. Our Viewfinder photo feature this week focuses on the Lloyd Taber - Marina del Rey Public Library on Admiralty Way. Check out the photographs right here.

3. Our latest blog with advice for the Sandwich Generation reminds women that it's not selfish to set aside time for your self, even if you're being pulled by work, children, parents, a spouse or even grandchildren. Read their 10 tips to nourish yourself right here.

4. Marina del Rey Patch is looking for bloggers. I know some of you have really enjoyed our offerings to date and we're inviting you to join those Local Voices with a blog of your own. Send me an email at paul.chavez@patch.com and I'll get you going on Patch with a blog of your choice that you can post to whenever you'd like.

5. Did you know that you can "Like" Marina del Rey Patch on Facebook and also follow us on Twitter?