The Wheaton 5: Aug. 17

1. No umbrellas needed today... expect a clear, sunny day with highs in this mid to uppper 80s. North winds of about five mph will stick around, turning southerly in the afternoon. This evening will be partly cloudy, becoming mostly cloudy later with lows in the mid 60s.

2. It's a beautiful day for an outing--for a nearby summertime nature treat visit Brookside Gardens for their "Wings of Fancy" live butterfly exhibit, where you (and the kids) can watch and learn about a variety of beautiful butterflies. Open 10 a.m. - 4 p..m.

3. Jobs and Maryland's economy were hot topics at this week's Town Hall Meeting hosted by District 18 elected representatives at . Residents of Wheaton and nearby areas pressed state Sen. Richard S. Madaleno Jr. and other state reps on high property taxes and the lack of white-collar jobs. Catch up on the Patch story here if you missed it.

4. Coming up later today in Patch, we introduce you to a Wheaton author whose book has made the New York Times bestseller list. Stay tuned!

5. It's high season for farmers' markets--today's is the nearby Rockville Farmers' Market, where you can pick up some fresh local goods to enjoy for a picnic lunch or dinner later--. The midday market is open 11 a.m.-2 p.m., in the .

Happy Wednesday!