Fathers and Daughters, Take a Walk

The National Weather Service predicts a 30 percent chance of thunderstorms on Thursday, with high temperatures as we head toward the weekend. To see what Chatham has to offer by way of relief from the heat and the rain, check out the Five Things You Need to Know Today:

1. You need to know about wellness: The Mayors Wellness Campaign meets at 8 a.m. at the .
2. You need to know about blood pressure: Residents can get their blood pressure read at the between 10 and noon.
3. You need to know about conserving land: The Land & Historic Conservancy Committee meets at the Chatham Borough Municipal Building at 7:30 p.m.
4. You need to know the Knights of Columbus: The Knights of Columbus meet in the West Room at 8:30 p.m. at .
5. You need to know about today’s weird holidays: Today’s weird holidays are all about girls. July 7 is Father-Daughter Take a Walk Together Day. Okay, maybe it’s not as much fun to dress for as the Father-Daughter Dance, but it’s still nice.

And if you care not to partake, we have another holiday you may like more. On this day in 1550, the chocolate craze began in Europe.

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.