Five Things to Know Today: August 31, 2011

1. Another Lovely Day: Today will be sunny with a high near 83 with calm winds, according to the National Weather Service. Tonight, some clouds roll in and temperatures hit a low of 61.
 

2. The RLA Ribbon Cutting at the High School: A ribbon cutting ceremony for the Regional Learning Academy for the 2011-2012 high school year will take place tonight at 6 p.m. in the auditorium of . “The RLA is an innovative, therapeutic program that will serve the emotional, social, and academic needs of students residing in the FRHSD sending districts,” a press release issued by the FRHSD Office of Student Services said. Guest speakers tonight include district superintendent Charles Sampson, Manalapan Township Mayor Andrew Lucas, and keynote speaker Lee Rubin. 
 

3. EMR Technology Summit: All medical professionals are invited to a on electronic medical records from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Radisson Hotel in Freehold (50 Gibson Place). Lunch will be provided, as well as giveaways and door prizes. For more information, click . 
 

4. Voices of 9/11: The opening of will be on display in the gallery of the . The gallery will contain the “Flag of Honor”, 9/11 commemorative posters, and a Voices of Sept. 11 Living Memorial Project - an online interactive tribute. The display will be shown from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. today. 
 

5. Damage from Hurricane Irene: All damage incurred from Hurricane Irene in Englishtown MUST be reported to so that the town can inform FEMA of the total destruction Englishtown received. This way, Monmouth County can be considered a disaster area and receive all federal funds owed to them. For instructions on how to file a report to the borough, click .