5 Things: Forum on School Regionalization

1. FORECAST:

Tuesday: Chilly start with the burbs near freezing. Sunny start to a few afternoon clouds. Near 60 during the afternoon.

Wednesday: Sun and clouds, near 70. A few showers or sprinkles after dark.

Thursday: Clouds and sun. Mild, mid to upper 70s.

2. FORUM ON SCHOOL REGIONALIZATION: The League of Woman Voters- Acton Area will host a panel discussion at 7:30 p.m. today in Room 204 of Acton Town Hall on the issues surrounding the proposed agreement to regionalize the Acton and Boxborough elementary schools. Both Acton and Boxborough residents will be voting to either approve or disapprove this agreement at Special Town Meetings in both towns on June 3.

3. YOUR LIFE YOUR LEGACY: This workshop hosted by Duckett Funeral Home allows folks to learn about issues regarding planning ahead in a relaxed social setting. They invite you to attend their seminar by RSVPing at 978-443-5777.

4. ODD HOLIDAYS HELD TODAY: Today is Dance Like a Chicken Day. Dance Like a Chicken Day is for those who like to do the "Chicken Dance." All 'ya gotta do is dance like a chicken. While any dance song will do, there's no dance like the Chicken dance. It's tradition at every wedding reception to play and to dance the Chicken Dance. It gets people of all ages up dancing and mingling. It puts a smile on everyone's face. The Chicken Dance is not limited to weddings. It is also played at other social events where there is a band and dancing.

5. THIS DAY IN HISTORY:

• 1796 — Edward Jenner administered the first smallpox vaccine to 8-year-old James Phipps.
• 1804 — The Lewis and Clark expedition set out from St. Louis.
• 1904 — The Olympic Games were held in the United States for the first time, in St. Louis, Missouri.
• 1948 — British rule in Palestine came to an end as The Jewish National Council proclaimed the State of Israel. Within hours, Israel was under attack from Arab forces.
• 1955 — The Warsaw Pact was signed by the Soviet Union and seven other Communist bloc countries. It finally dissolved in 1991.
• 1973 — Skylab, the United States’ first space station, was launched into orbit.
• 1998 — Frank Sinatra died at the age of 82.