5 Things You Need To Know Today, Thursday, Feb. 17

Before you start your Thursday here are five things you need to know:

1. Another warm day is in the forecast. Highs will be near 47 degrees today. There is a slight chance of showers tonight after 11 p.m. 

2. On this day in history - In 1962 the Beach Boys introduced a new musical style with their hit "Surfin."

3. At last weekend's Polar Bear Plunge sponsored by Gloucester Rotary, Rotary of Marblehead Harbor members raised over $430 for polio research.

4. will be held at 4 p.m. at . It's the year of the Rabbit! Learn about Chinese New Year and come make your own Chinese Lantern to take home.

5. Marblehead Festival of Arts Winter Film Festival will be held tonight at 7 p.m. This event will have 15 independent short films totaling a  showtime of 90 minutes. Filmmakers are expected to be on hand for a discussion immediately following the program. Parents should review the lineup prior to bringing children and decide if they are appropriate. For a list of films please visit the Marblehead Festival of Arts website.

For more things going on in Marblehead today, look at our events calendar