Today is Wednesday, Aug. 1. Here are five things you need to know:

1. There is a chance of showers and thunderstorms from about 3 to 10 p.m. today, according to the National Weather Service. Other than that, the day will start out cloudy with the sun peaking in more and more as it goes on. Temperatures are expected to reach 83 degrees.

2. Don’t forget: the Arlington Farmers’ Market is from 2 to 6:30 p.m. today in Arlington Center’s Russell Common parking lot. See the list of vendors.

3. Today’s Open Space Committee meeting, scheduled for 7:30 p.m. in the Town Hall Annex, has been canceled.

4. See our five most popular articles in July (and a few more).

5. Vote for your favorite local businesses in Arlington in our Readers’ Choice 2012.