Five Things You Need To Know Today, May 27

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Today is Friday, May 27. Here are five things you need to know:

1. Sunny and Showers: Expect the warm weather to continue today and into the holiday weekend. According to the National Weather Service, the high for Friday will be 83 degrees. It should be sunny for most of the day, but there is a chance for some showers and thunderstorms between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m.
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. In case you missed it: Winchester officials collected a check for $151,475, which they will use to make more energy efficient.The check was one of four handed out by Director of the Green Communities Division Meg Lucardi and Assistant Secretary of Energy Frank Gorke during a ceremony held at Watertown Town Hall Tuesday afternoon.
4. Summer Enrichment: Winchester Public Schools will be holding its . If you enjoy cooking, sewing, science exploration, scrapbooking, reading, math, music, games, art and crafts, or civic participation we have the class for your student.  Student ages from Pre K thru grade 8 are all welcome. For more information please log on to: summerenrichment@winchester.k12.ma.us
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