5 Things You Need To Know Today: July 12

"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 a scorcher as temperatures are expected to hit 95 degrees with the heat index over 100 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.
2. The Dedham 10s take to the field tonight at 6 p.m. in Revere against Burlington in the second round of the Cal Ripken Baseball state tournament. The 10s won in extra innings on Saturday against Westford.
3. The Town of Dedham will honor supporters of the All-America City trip to Kansas City last month with a reception at 6 p.m. at the .
4. The Dedham Public Library will celebrate Christmas in July with ornament decorations today at 2 p.m. at the . Space is limited and registration is required. Please visit or call (781-751-9283) the Main Library Children’s Room to register.
5. Do you have a yard sale coming this weekend? Send us an email and we'll list it in our weekly feature.