5 Things You Should Know Today - Aug. 22, 2012

A popular concert series closes its season in downtown Farmington, signalling that summer is coming to an end. But you couldn't tell that by today's weather. 

Here's what else you should know:

1. The weather

The National Weather Service predicts today will be sunny, with a high near 81 and a low tonight around 60 – another beautiful summer day. 

2. Library undergoes tech upgrade

Today, the Farmington Community Library catalog, telephone renewal, self-checkouts, remote access to on-line databases and eBook downloads will not be available, due to server upgrades. Bring your library card to the or check out materials. 

3.  - The Kerfuffles

The free family concert series, sponsored by the  comes to an end today, with this performance at 7 p.m. at the  in downtown Farmington. Learn more about The Kerfuffles, an Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti-based band, at thekerfuffles.com. 

4. Look ahead:

Learn more about how the new "Focus School" designation affects you and your child's education during this presentation on Thursday, 7 p.m., at the district's Ten Mile Building, 32789 W. 10 Mile Rd. Eleven Farmington Schools have this designation; read more in "".

5. Look ahead:

The  offers Learn To Skate classes, beginning Sept. 8, for ages 3 to adult. Classes teach basic and advanced techniques, and there are hockey skills classes as well. Register by Aug. 27 at the ice arena on Eight Mile Rd. west of Gill, or on-line at fhice.com. Got questions? Call 248-478-8800 or write to msibley@fhgov.com