5 Things You Need to Know Today: July 29

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

1. Rain, Rain, Go Away: According to the National Weather Service, to day will be partly sunny with a high near 89 degrees. There is a chance of showers and thunderstorms and a south wind between 11 and 14 mph. Tonight, the showers and thunderstorms could continue with mostly cloudy skies and a low around 72. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds and heavy rain. There will be a south wind around 10 mph becoming northwest. 

2. Book Signing: Elizabeth Brundage has published three successful novels and has a fourth near completion. She is in the midst of a book tour promoting her latest, A Stranger Like You, and visited for a book signing. Those who attended found her in a cozy nook created at the front of the shop with comfortable wing chairs, candles and refreshments of wine and cheese. Click to read about what was discussed at the signing.

3. Women Saving Lives: The National Park Service hosted the 27th Annual All-Women Lifeguard Tournament at the Sandy Hook Unit of Gateway National Recreation Area on Wednesday, July 27. The event is a matter of patrol pride and also to showcase the high level of fitness and skill women bring to surf-lifeguarding.  The Tournament was suggested and created by lifelong guards, Jill Friedman and Carl Martinez. Click to see a slideshow from the event and look for any familiar faces from your favorite guard stands.

4. Fun at the Fair: The 37th Annual Monmouth County Fair kicks off at 5 p.m. Wednesday in Freehold, bringing five days of rides, contests, food and amusement for the whole family.The Fair, sponsored by the Monmouth County Park System and the Monmouth County 4-H Association, will be held on the East Freehold Park Showgrounds at 1500 Koslowski Road and runs through Sunday. Click to see a slideshow of yesterday's happenings. Here is what is happening tonight:

Friday:

• Open 5 p.m. – 11 p.m.
• Cirque-Tacular Show
• Thunderdome Motorcycle Stunt Show
• Jeff Lenosky Mountain Bike Stunts
• Tommie Turvey Extreme Equine Entertainment
• Sherry Lynn Country Western Entertainment

5. Pitch a Tent: The camp-out in Fair Haven Fields has been postponed until tomorrow due to weather. If you plan on camping out, head to the fields around 7:00 Saturday with your tent and sleep stuff for set-up. Once ready to go, enjoy fun family activities including making s'mores, listening to music, and socializing with neighbors and friends. For more information, contact the Fair Haven Recreation Department.