Five Things You Need To Know June 16

Good morning, Lilburn. Here’s a digital check list for Thursday, June 16. 

1. Play Ball Lilburn: It’s our time to shine at Coolray Field tonight during Lilburn Night with the Gwinnett Braves, who play the Durham Bulls at 7:05 p.m. If you haven’t been to the ballpark, this is a great chance, and there’s discounted tickets available, too. Buy your tickets (infield box, $12, field box, $8; baseline box, $6) online at www.gwinnettbraves.com/lilburn - use Promotion Code: LIBURN.
2. From the Lilburn Patch Weather Center: It was hot, then it rained HARD yesterday. The official rain gauge at Lilburn Patch HQ measured about 1 inch of precip as of midnight, and more was expected. Today? High of 92 and only a 20-percent chance of a rain delay.
3. Disney Diva: Selena Gomez, star of that Disney show, “Wizards of Waverly Place,” puts in a full day today in Buford. She will greet fans and answer questions in the Village Amphitheatre at the Mall of Georgia from 2 to 8 p.m. It’s all part of a 10-city tour to promote her movie “Monte Carlo." The 20th Century Fox movie, which is rated PG, opens July 1. We expect her cheeks will hurt after six hours of smiling.
4. Library, Lunch, Library: Double your library pleasure today in Lilburn. The and branches of the Gwinnett County Public Library off up programs for young readers ages 2-10. Both host Preschool Storytime (ages 2-5) and School Age (ages 6-10) programs, beginning at 10 a.m. at Mountain Park and 2 p.m. at Lilburn.  Do lunch between them and complete a rare double play.
5. Coming Friday: Don’t forget the great bargains you can find at the weekly Friday 4 p.m.-8 p.m. Take some time to visit Old Town merchants, too. is the night’s sponsor.