5 Things You Need to Know Today: March 8

1. Weather: The snow fell throughout the day yesterday, but there isn't likely too much cleanup today as the temperature rose.

2. JP Music Festival: The Jamaica Plain Music Festival fundraising campaign is gearing up again. Look for a date of sometime this summer.

3. Daylight Saving: Daylight Saving Time occurs this weekend. The official time to set the clocks one hour ahead is Sunday, March 10 at 2 a.m.

4. Parking: We're not out of the woods on winter just yet. Heed this Jamaica Plain resident's advice on parking in the neighborhood.

5. Odd Sports: Tchoukball anyone?

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