5 Things You Need to Know Today: August 10

Here is a list of 5 things you need to know today:

1. Sunshine, Daydream: Grab your shades as you run out the door because according to the National Weather Service, today will be mostly sunny, with a high near 89. There will be a west wind between 11 and 13 mph so make sure to grab some bug spray if you are heading to the beach. Tonight will be mostly clear, with a low around 67 and a west wind between 11 and 14 mph. 

2. Reading Buddies: Family Children’s Services is looking for volunteers for its school-based Reading Buddies program, which pairs older readers with beginner readers in a classroom setting. The program is administered through FCS’s Retired and Senior Volunteer Program and serves 18 public elementary schools in underserved communities throughout Monmouth County, including Red Bank. Reading Buddy volunteers commit at least one hour each week during the school year to read with young students in small group settings in the classroom. Interested adults should contact Lisa Schlosser at FCS at 732-222-9111, extension 153.

3. Come Sail With Me: Six area boat clubs will compete in Junior Sweeps this week, including the Fair Haven Sailing Club “River Rats,” Monmouth Boat Club, Keyport Yacht Club, Rumson Yacht Club, Atlantic Highlands Sail Education Program and Shrewsbury Sailing and Yacht Club. The area clubs take turns organizing the four day event, and this year, Kelly and Brian Duddy from Rumson Yacht Club are responsible for the event. Click to see photos from the first day and read more about the event.

4. A Release Through Art: Riverview Medical Center in Red Bank has a new program called “New Impressions.” The program is designed for patients newly diagnosed with cancer, either in treatment or post treatment. The goal is to help patients find a creative outlet as they cope with their very personal journeys through art. Click to read more about this new program.

5. Scholarship Available: The Friends of the Monmouth County Library Association is offering a $1,000 scholarship to Monmouth County residents for graduate study in library science/ information studies. Applications are available from Friends President Shirley Norby at snorby@verizon.net. All applications must be received by Sept. 20, 2011. Click for more details.