5 Things: Possible Thunderstorms, Business Luncheon

1. Weather. We're getting a little relief from the heat today with a high temp near 88 degrees. There is a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with partly sunny skies and calm wind becoming west between 5 and 10 mph, according to the National Weather Service. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph. Going into tonight, there is a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms with mostly cloudy skies and a low temp around 68 degrees.

2. In case you missed it. : Looking to add a furry friend to your family? Check out this video featuring a special kitty who's looking for a permanent loving home.

: When is it appropriate for children to learn the responsibility of taking care of a pet? Join this week's Moms Talk and share you views.

3. Happening. Acworth Business Association (ABA) will be holding its monthly Business Meeting Luncheon today at . Vaughn Williams, athletic director at Kennesaw State University, is the speaker. The cost is $15 for ABA members, and $20 for non-members. Lagniappe starts at 10:30 a.m., followed by networking from 11:10 a.m. , and luncheon from 11:45 a.m.

4. Ahead on Acworth Patch. Summer's in full swing and you do not want to miss any of it. Plan your weekend with this week's Get Out feature, coming up at 10 a.m.

Looking for open houses to tour this weekend? This week's House Hunt feature is coming up at 1 p.m.

5. What about June 23. On June 23, 1868, Christopher Latham Sholes received a patent for his ''Typewriter'' invention. On this day in 1926, the College Board administered the first SAT exam. On June 23, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and White House Chief of Staff H. R. Haldeman are taped talking about using the CIA to obstruct the FBI investigation of the Watergate break-ins, known as the Watergate Scandal.