Five Things to Know Today, Aug. 25, in Montgomery County

Here are five things to know today, Aug. 25, in Montgomery County:

1. The National Park Service turns 101 today and entrance to all national parks today are….FREE.

Celebrate @NatlParkService‘s 101st bday with free entrance to all national parks tomorrow. RT to spread the word! #FindYourPark #NPS101 pic.twitter.com/oRN6NZjvR8

— US Dept of Interior (@Interior) August 24, 2017

Happy 101st birthday to us! How will you be celebrating? #Parks101 #FindYourPark pic.twitter.com/SbWqNQEP4J

— NationalParkService (@NatlParkService) August 25, 2017

2. Rockville’s Back to School Jam will be held at the Lincoln Park Community Center from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. A backpack full of school supplies will be available for $2.

3. Adult Soccer Registration- Today is the last day to signup for fall adult soccer programs.

FRIDAY is the deadline to enter our fall adult soccer programs! For men, women, co-rec and senior leagues. Details: https://t.co/HXX1vl8aSQ pic.twitter.com/bqc3wjHkhd

— Montgomery Rec (@MoCoRec) August 24, 2017

4. Montgomery Parks- is urging residents to use caution at Lake Needwood. A high level of microcystin has been detected.

High level of microcystin is detected at Lake Needwood. Take precautions if you come into contact with water: https://t.co/r80PrycXM8. pic.twitter.com/P2oKpEdjbD

— Montgomery Parks (@MontgomeryParks) August 24, 2017

5. Purple Rain, purple rain-  Silver Spring’s free outdoor summer screening series continues on Veteran’s Plaza tonight with the film Purple Rain. Screening begins at 8 p.m. rain or shine.

Oh and one last thing, free immunization clinics continue. Students entering 7, 8, 9 and 10th grade in need of required Tdap and/or MCV vaccinations are eligible to receive them free of charge today at the School Health Services Center in Rockville.

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About Mitti Hicks

Mitti Hicks is a multimedia journalist and community engagement specialist with Montgomery Community Media. She is passionate about telling stories that impact our community and may be reached at MHicks@mymcmedia.org and on Twitter @mittimegan.

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