Today is Wednesday, June 20. Here are five things you need to know.

High Temperatures: The rest of the week is expected to feature high temperatures that make it advisable to take precautions against heat stroke and to keep an eye on kids, the elderly and pets. The National Weather Service forecast calls for a high of 97 in Lynnfield on Wednesday, and 96 on Thursday. By Saturday, a thunderstorm or two will have helped bring the high temperature back down to about 79.

One-Pitch Softball Tournament: Also coming up later this month is the annual Alexander Peters Memorial One-Pitch Softball Tournament at LHS on Saturday, June 23 starting at 8 a.m. For more information about the event, click here.  You can also check out this recent Lynnfield Patch article about the event here.

Disability Placards: The next lunch and lecture event at the Lynnfield Senior Center will focus on disability placards. Michele Ellicks from MassDOT/RMV will talk tomorrow, June 21 at 12:30 p.m. about the rules and regulations of disability placards.  Lunch at 11:30 a.m. is $3. Sign for the talk and for lunch separately.

Library Activity: If you’re looking for a fun activity with the kids to start the week with, drop by the Lynnfield Library on Monday, June 25 to help celebrate the birthday of children’s author Eric Carle, author of “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” and more. Stories and a collage craft, as well as light refreshments.

First Day Of Summer: Today is the first day of summer. Just for the heck of it, here’s a Wikipedia page containing some background information about the Summer Solstice.

For more activities in the Lynnfield area, click here.