5 Things You Need to Know Friday, July 12

1. Your Weekend Forecast:

• According to the National Weather Service, there is a 30 percent chance of showers Friday which will be mostly cloudy with a high near 77. Expect a northeast wind 8 to 11 mph. 
• There is a 60 percent chance of rain Friday night with a low of 63 expected. There will be a northeast wind from 5 to 7 mph and patchy fog after 2 a.m.
• Saturday there is an 50 percent chance of rain with a high near 80. Expect an east wind around 6 mph and patchy fog before 2 a.m.
• Saturday night there is a 30 percent chance of rain with a low of 64 expected. Otherwise it will be mostly cloudy. Expect a light and variable wind.
• Sunday there is a 30 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms with a high of 88 expected. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. 
• Sunday night will be partly cloudy, with a low around 69.

2. Reader Comment of the Day: "I hope they start allowing people to post on their facebook page," reader Melissa Gleaton commenting on the article, Town of Tewksbury Takes to Social Media.

3. ICYMI: Tewksbury is now in the running to compete for the state's sole slot parlor license. Penn National Gaming is eyeing a $200 million parlor on 30 acres of land off of Ames Pond Drive. Read more here.

4. It's Happening Tonight: Still looking for something to do with your Friday night? Check out Friday Night Flicks at the Tewksbury Public Library. You can watch "The Host" and enjoy a free meal at 8 p.m. You can register here.  

5. It's Happening This Weekend: Stop by the car wash at 1500 Andover St. in Tewksbury on Saturday at 9 a.m. to help out a good cause. Thomas Catyb is putting on the car wash to raise funds for his Eagle Scout project, which will repair a prayer garden at St. Andrew's Church in Billerica.