5 Things: Armory Meeting, State Rep. Office Hours

[UPDATED Monday, March 4, 5:07 p.m.]

1. Snow possible: There is a slight chance of snow showers before 10 a.m. today. The rest of the day will be partly sunny with a slight chance of rain showers afterward, according to the National Weather Service. High: 42, Low: 34.

2. Armory meeting: Help plan the future development of the old Charlestown Armory building at a public meeting today at 7 p.m. at the Schrafft's Center dining hall (529 Main St.). The Boston Department of Neighborhood Development will present a draft version of their request for proposals for the building, asking the community to provide feedback before the RFP goes out to potential developers. Get more information about the project and review the RFP draft before the meeting on the DND Active Projects page (look for Charlestown Armory under the project list tab).

3. Book discussion: Drop by the Charlestown Branch of the Boston Public Library today at 6:30 p.m. for a discussion of the biography “Cleopatra: A Life,” by Stacy Schiff. This book group is free and open to all.

4. International Women’s Day: Today is the deadline to RSVP for the city’s International Women’s Day Celebration, to be held on Friday, March 8 at Simmons College (300 The Fenway). A suggested donation of $6 per person will include a light continental breakfast and an informative discussion on the issue of women and hunger. RSVP at http://iwd2013.eventbrite.com.

5. Coffee talk: Rep. Eugene O’Flaherty holds office hours every first and third Monday of the month from 11 a.m. to noon at Zume’s Coffee House.

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