Today is Monday, July 11. Here are five things you need to know:

1. The weather. Expect partly cloudy skies today. The temperature will reach 88 degrees and drop to 69 in the evening.

2. Summerscape. Drop the kids off at North Reading Middle School for the Summerscape Playground Program. The program offers games, arts and crafts, field trips and fun at Ipswich River Park.

3. Wii Bowling. Head to the Senior Center to play Wii bowling. The event starts at 1 p.m.

4. Best gas price. Stop & Shop is offering the best gas price today. The Main Street station is charging $3.61 per gallon. 

5. This day in history. In 1914, Babe Ruth played his first major league game as a pitcher for the Red Sox.