5 Things You Need to Know Today: Aug. 26

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

1. Today will be mostly sunny, with a high near 84 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.
2. Town officials will meet this morning at 11 a.m. at to discuss preparation plans for Hurricane Irene, which could bring rain and strong winds this weekend.
3. The girls soccer team will practice for the first time this season Saturday morning at 7 a.m. at .
4. Friends and supporters of Dedham native Erik DeAvila will tonight at 7 p.m. at American Legion Post 18. DeAvila, who owns a tree and landscaping company, was while working in July.
5. You can now lock up your bike when trekking through Dedham Square. Department of Public Works crews installed new black bike racks throughout the Square yesterday.