Watch the 2012 Olympic Rowing Finals, Farmington Valley Chorus, and Open Mic

Good morning Simsbury! Today is Wednesday, August 1, 2012 and there are 152 days left in the year.

Today's weather: Chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m., according to the National Weather Service daily forecast. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Otherwise it will be mostly cloudy with a high near 83 degrees.

Tonight: Rain and thunderstorms are expected before midnight. Periods of heavy rain are a possibility. Otherwise mostly cloudy with a low around 64 degrees.

The public is invited to watch Simsbury native Sara Hendershot compete in the 2012 Olympics Women's Pair rowing final this morning. If you're up, head over to the Simsbury High School auditorium around 6:10 a.m. The race begins at 6:50 a.m. Participants are being asked to park in the east parking lot of the high school.

Got vocal talent? Stop by the Farmington Valley Chorus rehearsal tonight and check out the eclectic sounds of this local barbershop chorus. Visitors and potential new members are always welcome to stop by. The group rehearses at the First Church of Christ in Palmer Hall at 7:30 p.m.

The Maple Tree Cafe is hosting its weekly Acoustic Open Mic tonight at 7:30 p.m. Get out and enjoy some local music on a rainy Wednesday night. The open mic event is free but the drinks are not.

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