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Five Things to Know Today: June 21

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1. Usher in Summer With SommerBrau at Gordon Biersch

Just in time for the first day of summer, the , located inside , is unveiling its newest hoppy creation—the SommerBrau.

The popular Bolingbrook eatery will be tapping the golden, refreshing Kolsch-style beer from Cologne, with just a hint of fruitiness this evening from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

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While there, you can enjoy a party in the Bier Garden, a live DJ, bags, a beer tent, VeeV Acai Spirits Tent, gift giveaways and more. The restaurant will also feature a special SommerBrau menu, available today through July 31. The menu will feature inspired Caribbean favorites like coconut shrimp; lobster, crab and shrimp salad' Jamaican kobe burger; and Gordon Biersch's signature banana split.

2. He Who Shall Not Be Named Shall Be Viewed ... For Three Days

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To celebrate the release of the final installment of the Harry Potter series—Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part II—the will host a Harry Potter Movie Marathon for all the movies fanatics.

The three-day event begins July 12 and runs through July 15. The library will show two movies per day.

The library says this event is for kids 13-years-of-age and up. For more information call, Rozie Brown at 630-685-4176.

Here's a schedule of events:

Tuesday, July 12

  • Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
  • Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Wednesday, July 13

  • Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
  • Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

Thursday, July 14

  • Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
  • Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince

Friday, July 15

  • Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part I

3. Facebook Fan Poll

Bolingbrook Patch's daily "Facebook Fan Poll" now appears in our daily "Five Things to Know Today" feature.

Today's question: What is Bolingbrook's most congested intersection?

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