Five Things You Need to Know Today, October 17

"Five Things you Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance.

1. Some sunshine is expected in Wilmington on Wednesday. According to Weather.com, temperatures will hit 61° as we reach midweek. Skies will likely be partly cloudy with a mixture of sun and clouds, but there is a zero percent chance of rain on the day.

2. Wednesday's sports schedule is a light one. The Wilmington girls volleyball team is the only Wildcat varsity squad in action today. The locals welcome Watertown to their home gym with a tilt beginning at 4 p.m.

3. Scarecrows are the theme of the day tonight in town for local youths. Wilmington Memorial Library holds a scarecrow story and craft program that begins at 6:30 p.m. Children will hear stories about scarecrows and then make a craft.

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