5 Things: Spanish-Speaking, Cemetery Fields and Squeaky Doors

1. Today's Weather: Partly cloudy skies. High 83F. Winds WNW at 10 to 15 mph. Tonight will be partly cloudy. Low 56F. Winds NNW at 5 to 10 mph.

2. In Case You Missed It: Amherst Recreation Director Nancy McMillan shared what options might be available after Cemetery Fields begins to turn into burial space in September, 2014. Read the full story.

3. Patch Fact: If you have a squeaky door, take it off its hinges and rub wax from a candle on the pins and on the places where the hinges touch each other.

4. Hola! Did you know the Amherst Recreation Department offers Spanish classes to students Grades K- Grade 4? There are classes for beginners as well as students that have a little knowledge of the language. They also offer a Homeschool Spanish class for beginner and intermediate levels. Classes are instructed by Senora Rowley. Senora Rowley is a Spanish-speaking native and veteran educator. She has taught Spanish to children from preschool to high school in the classroom, as a tutor and for the Amherst Recreation Department for many years. Please go to the Amherst Recreation website to see all about our Spanish programs.

5. Shortened Summer Hours. Don't forget! During the summer, the library closes at 12:30 p.m. on Saturdays and is closed all day on Sundays. Regular hours will resume after Labor Day weekend.