July 25: Hermits and Flip Flop Edition

Yes, it's Monday, but on the bright side, we're expecting it to be much cooler this week than when it was last week.

We may see some thunderstorms Monday with temps near 80 rather than 90 or 100.

So we can go back to work or to other events in and around the area.

Each day, we spotlight events and happenings in and around the area that we think you ought to know about. We want your help too. If there's an event or announcement you'd like us to know about, please contact us.

Here's what you need to know today: 

• Herman's Hermits: What better way to get the words to "I'm Henry the VIII, I Am" stuck in your head for hours on end. Peter Noone and Herman's Hermits will be playing tonight as part of the Town of Oyster Bay's "Music Under the Stars" series. Showtime is 8 p.m.
• Flip Flops: Teens can decorate their own flip flops at the on Monday afternoon. It starts at 4 p.m. on the children's room. There's a $4 fee and pre-registration is required.
• Same Sex Marriage: On Sunday, the Town of North Hempstead performed the n Long Island history. At 9 a.m. Monday, the Oyster Bay Town clerk's office at 54 Audrey Avenue Oyster Bay,will be open to same sex couples who want to apply for a marriage license. If you're a same sex couple planning to apply for a marriage license in the area, we'd love to hear from you. Please email edward@patch.com
• Career Counseling: Monday is career counseling day at the Central Avenue Library.  You can get assistance with your job search talk one on one with counselor Cathy Rimsky from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
• Fire District Meeting: The will hold a board meeting Monday night at district headquarters located at 1 Brooklyn Avenue beginning at 8 p.m.