Child Care, 5K Registration and the Number of the Day

It’s Wednesday, Aug. 21. Here are five things you need to know. Tell us what we need to know on the Patch message board!

1. Last Chance: Enroll in School Age Child Care for the first week of school.

2. You Said It: “This looks like a scheme for funneling public money to the candidate's friends.” Readers have reacted both positively and negatively to an education proposal by gubernatorial candidate Ken Cuccinelli that would, among other things, provide funding and resources for charter schools.

3. ICYMI: Registration open for Stonebridge Fall Fest 5K.

4. Number of the Day: 7. That’s the number of weekend break-ins and attempted burglaries that Prince William County Police investigators believe may be related.

5. Weather Forecast: High of 85 degrees, with a chance of thunderstorms during the day and showers at night.