5 Things: Heat Wave, Staying Cool Tips

Our weekday morning column, 5 Things You Need to Know, provides you with information that can help you plan your day and give you some fodder for water cooler conversations.

1. . We have a complete list of fireworks displays from around the area. Shrewsbury doesn't do one, but the has a fun day at from noon to 4 p.m. A doll carriage and bike parade as well as a DJ and a game show will be part of the entertainment.

2. Steve Messineo, co-owner of talks about . He even has posted Youtube exercise videos with exercise tips.

3. . The incident stemmed from a road rage incident, according to police. I get mad at other drivers, but to litter or cause damage seems like crossing a line.

4. Today is the day for the biggest summer event at the library — . The program is not just for kids since there are summer reading lists for readers from preschool to adults. If you sign up for the summer reading program online, you can pick up tickets for the carnival that starts and 2:30 p.m. at the library.

5. It's going to be hot, hot, hot for the next two days. . Temperatures are expected reach into the 90s. Stay cool out there.

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