Five Things You Need To Know Today, May 26

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Today is Thursday, May 26. Here are five things you need to know:

1. Warm weather continues: The temperatures will continue to rise today. According to the National Weather Service, the high for Thursday will be 80 degrees. Expect it to be sunny most of the day, with wind gusts up to 25 mph. By Thursday night, temperatures will drop into the low 60s.
2. Splash Park to Open: Winchester’s long-awaited at is finally ready to open. The . There will be a ribbon-cutting ceremony with State Senator Patricia Jehlen and State Representative Jason Lewis in attendance. Games and activities are planned from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., with concessions provided by the . Park admission will be free for the day.
3. Jubilation Singers to Perform: The, an ensemble of 30 boys and girls from the seventh and eighth grades at will perform their spring concert Thursday, May 26 at 7:30 in the McCall Middle School Auditorium.  Admission is $5 and tickets are available at the door. A portion of the proceeds will help fund the Jubilation Singers trip to Connecticut to participate in a New England choir competition.
4. Lincoln May Day: Beginning at 9:30 a.m. at the , students will be performing songs and acting out skits for their annual event.
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