5 Things: Let's Make Music, Weekend Plans

1. According to the National Weather Service, today will be partly sunny with a high around 93 and heat index values up to 100. There is a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2 p.m. Tonight's low will be near 72 with a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2 a.m.

2. Bring the little ones to the for its weekly Mommy and Me preschool program. In today's theme, "Let’s Make Music," the kids will learn about historical music and instruments. The class starts at 10 a.m. and is free with regular museum admission.

3. Ahead on Patch today, we'll have an update from our Community of Losers weight loss column. We'll also be publishing our Get Out weekend planner with family-friendly events happening in and around Kennesaw.

4. In case you missed it, Kennesaw Patch recently spoke with Kennesaw Police Chief Bill Westenberger and other members of the Cobb Alcohol Taskforce about their efforts to prevent underage drinking.

5. Did You Know? On this day in history in 1861, the First Battle of Bull Run took place at Manassas Junction, Va. marking the first major battle of the Civil War.