Five Things You Need to Know Today (The Hy-Five)

First day back from a three-day weekend and ugh, it’s only 6 a.m.! May it go fast for you, Hyattsville. Here are five things you need to know today:

1. There’s a City Council meeting at 8 p.m. tonight. Check back a little later for a preview of the agenda.

2. The has a free computer skills class from 9 to 10 a.m. on Thursdays for those with limited familiarity with English. You have to register though, because there’s a limit of eight people per class. So call 301-985-4690.

3. Wondering what to rent from Redbox this weekend? Here are the movie vendor’s top five summer flicks.

4. So much for the un-empty Carolina Kitchen doggie bag I saw stowed stoically beside the wall in the parking garage last night. Pitch, in, people, won’t ya?

5. Do you ever wish you had a user’s guide to Well, look no further. Patch’s newest series kicks off later today with our best attempt at crossing Belcrest Road like a pro.