5 Things: Senator Coffee Hour, Spaulding Opening

UPDATE Friday, 9:28 a.m. All activities and events in the city are assumedly suspended during the citywide lockdown and manhunt.

1. Showers possible: Today will be mostly cloudy with a high near 71 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. There is a slight chance of showers during the day and likely showers and a possible thunderstorm in the evening. Low around 51. Weekend forecast: Partly sunny with morning showers possible on Saturday; high near 60, low around 37. Sunny with a high of 52 on Sunday, low around 37.

2. Senator coffee hour: State Senator Sal DiDomenico will hold office hours this morning from 9:30-11 a.m. at Zume’s Coffee House (223 Main St.). All are welcome to visit with Sen. DiDomenico or a member of his staff.

3. El Dia de Los Ninos: Join the Charlestown Branch Library (179 Main St.) today at 11:30 a.m. for a celebration of El Dia de Los Ninos (Children’s Day). The children’s librarian will read inspiring picture books, and kids can participate in a craft. All ages are welcome.

4. Spaulding grand opening: Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital (300 First Ave.) will celebrate its grand opening in the Charlestown Navy Yard with a free Community Health Fair and Open House on Sunday, April 21 from 1-5 p.m. The community is invited to come participate in hospital tours, health and wellness activities and children's programs and enjoy healthy snacks.

5. Church history talk: Come hear about the history of St. Mary’s Church in Charlestown and its architect, Patrick Keely, this Sunday at 2 p.m. at St. Mary-St. Catherine of Siena Church (55 Warren St.). This program is free and open to all.

**And one more thing: Governor Deval Patrick and Mayor Tom Menino have formed The One Fund Boston Inc. to help the people most affected by the bombing at the Boston Marathon on Monday, April 15. For more information and to donate, check out this article on Charlestown Patch.

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