Things to Know in Fenway-Kenmore Today, Feb. 6: Panel on State Budget at Wheelock

1. Weather: The National Weather Service is predicting a chance of snow showers before 9 a.m. then a gradual clearing, with a high of 39 degrees. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent.

2. Panel on State Budget: Leaders in local, state and national government will speak to the outlook of funding items related to children and families in the upcoming fiscal year during a panel discussion hosted at Wheelock College (200 Riverway) today at 9 a.m. See here for more information. 

3. Trivia Time: Every Wednesday night, The Dugout (722 Commonwealth Ave.) hosts teams for Stump! Trivia. Come on by for cheap beer, free popcorn and a fun time. See here for more details. 

4.  Attention Gardeners: Today from 6-8 p.m., West elm Fenway, (160 Brookline Ave.), invites customers to get inspired and gather floral and gardening ideas at an indoor garden extravaganza with Boston’s favorite floral designers. Design a Valentine bouquet of vibrant paper flowers that will last a lifetime with Erin Heath and Rose Mattos of Forêt Design. Step into the store’s new indoor DIY terrarium greenhouse and transform succulents, grasses and rocks into beautiful keepsakes with blueGuava’s John LaRoche. Come enjoy light refreshments, get creative for your Valentine, and think spring! See here for more information.

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