Sunny Afternoons, Women's Sailing and Dine-In Movies

Today is Aug. 18. It is the 230th day of the year. We are under a waning gibbous moon. Sunset will occur about 7:38 p.m. Here are five things to know:

1. The National Weather Service forecast for this afternoon calls for sunny skies with a high near 75 degrees with patchy fog after 11 p.m. and an overnight low around 66 degrees. Forecasters expect patchy fog Friday morning that will gradually clear to sunny with a high near 75.

2. Boating columnist Paul M.J. Suchecki in his latest column takes a look at the Women's Sailing Association, which accepts men, too. Details right here.

3. Another major anchor tenant has signed a lease to join the $25 million Villa Marina Marketplace, joining Equinox Fitness Club in the major redevelopment. More details right here.

4. The Venice Neighborhood Council has voted to reject a traffic study for a major Marina del Rey redevelopment plan. Details right here.

5. Did you know that you can "Like" Marina del Rey Patch on Facebook and also follow us on Twitter?