Bands, Movies and an Unfortunate History with Dueling

Chathamites can expect more heat in their Tuesday, as the National Weather Service predicts a high of 94 degrees. This Tuesday, the Chathams are full of options for outdoor entertainment, so check out the Five Things You Need to Know Today to find what tickles your fancy:

1. You need to know about recycling: Chatham Township residents can take their recycling and compost to the Tanglewood Recycling center between 8:30 and 11:30 a. m. Tuesday.
2. You need to know about the Chatham Community Band: The band will play at the Borough Gazebo next to the beginning at 7 p.m.
3. You need to know about the Summer Series: Chatham Township holds family fun with a kid-friendly DJ and the film “Despicable Me” on Tuesday beginning at 7:15 p.m. at .
4. You need to know about Twilight: The film “Eclipse” from the Twilight series will screen Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the .
5. You need to know about this day in history: On July 12, 1804, Alexander Hamilton died from wounds he’d received in a duel with Aaron Burr the day before. The duel took place in Weehawken, NJ.

For other information worth knowing, see the Chatham Patch events calendar and announcements section—and if you've got something the community should know, don't forget to make a post of your own in one or both of those site sections.