Weekend Events Depend on Cloudy Forecast

The past few days have spoiled us with clear forecasts and no rain on the horizon. The National Weather Services is reporting there is a chance that could change for the next few days but not until tomorrow.

With a high of 78 predicted for today it should be a great day to head to downtown Freehold for another farmer’s market before the temperature dips to a low of 59 tonight. There is at least a 20 percent chance of showers tomorrow during the day and a 30 percent chance of showers tonight through Sunday night.

If the weather holds off then local residents are invited to Lake Topanemus on Sunday to join Borough Mayor Nolan Higgins for a paddle out on the lake. The downtown section of the Borough is also scheduled to be the site of another jazz concert on Sunday night presented by the Freehold Borough Arts Council.

Looking to end your week with a smile? Today is National Tell a Joke Day, and you can try to save some money tomorrow on National Thriftshop Day. Worried your writing skills are not what they used to be? You can relax on Sunday for National Poetry Day and write anything you want just for the fun of it.

The music world lost one of its greatest royals on this date in 1977 when Elvis Presley died at his Graceland Mansion at the age of just 42-years-old. Baseball legend Babe Ruth died on this date in 1948 and Sports Illustrated was published for the first time in 1954.

Famous birthdays today include actor Steve Carrell who turns 51 and singer Madonna who turns 55.