1) is hosting a one-day class on fly casting today from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. The class teaches basic to advanced skills and instructor Owen Murphy work with casters of all experiences. Rods and reels will be provided if you don't have your own. Fishers must be 10 years or older. The next fly casting class will be held Aug. 30.
2) is hosting a Little House on the Prairie party from 2 to 3:30 p.m. for kids ages 7 through 12. The free event features old-fashioned games, crafts and homemade ice cream. Call 440-250-5460 to register.
3) The weather today will mostly sunny with a high near 87 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. Tonight, rain and thunderstorms are likely, mostly after 11 p.m.
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4) There's a free showing of Soul Surfer: A True Story of Faith, Family and Fighting to Get Back on the Board for teens in grades six through 12 at today. The movie, based on the true story of surfer Bethany Hamilton who lost an arm to a shark attack, starts at 2 p.m. Call 440-871-2600 to register.
5) To beat the heat, why not check out one of the Cleveland Metroparks swimming spots? , Wallace Lake and Hinckley Lake are all free through mid-August, with a lifeguard on duty until about 9 p.m. To check the water quality at Huntington, read the Nowcast, which is updated daily.
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