Five Things to Know Today: July 1, 2011

1. Sunny Holiday Weekend: Here’s the low down on the weather this Independence Day weekend, according to the National Weather Center:

Friday: Sunny. High 82, Low 59.
Saturday: Sunny. High 89, Low 68. 20 percent chance of rain late Saturday night. 
Sunday: Partly sunny. High 91, Low 68. 30 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms after 2 p.m.
Independence Day: Mostly sunny. High 88, Low 68.

2. Get Out!: Not sure where to head this weekend? Check out some in honor of Independence Day! 

3. Harry Potter: Head on over to the to pick up movie tickets for “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows, Part 1” beginning at 9 a.m. today. Tickets must be picked up in person at the Children’s Desk. The movie will play at the library on July 9 at 10 a.m. 

4. NJ Transit Holiday Schedule: “Early Getaway” rail and bus service is being offered today by NJ Transit so that people who get off work early have more travel options. Trains will run on a holiday schedule on July 4, and extra trains will be offered to the Kaboom! Fireworks in Red Bank on July 3 and to the Macy’s Fireworks on the Hudson River on July 4. For all weekend NJ Transit information, click here. 

5. American Flags: If you are looking to purchase an American flag for this weekend, be sure to check where the flag was made. A lot of American flags are NOT made in the United States. Support our country by purchasing American flags produced in America. Click here to order a flag that is made in the US.