5 Things You Need To Know Today—Friday, April 20

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1) I felt a warm, warm breeze: Sunny, with a high near 71. South wind between 6 and 16 mph. Tonight, a chance of showers, mainly after 4 a.m. Patchy fog after 5 a.m. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 52. South wind between 6 and 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. (Forecast by the National Weather Service.)

2) To give a check to tax deductible charity organizations: Boston Marathoner Lorraine Flaherty will be having a . Donations of unwanted items to sell at the yard sale are also needed (Cannot take TVs or computer monitors.) Items can be left at 191 Main St., Melrose on the closed-in porch, or call 781-665-6987 to schedule pickup.

3) Open up your eyes: Members of the Melrose Lions Club will on Myrtle Street at their annual “Eye Opener Brunch." All proceeds raised by the club are donated to Lions Charities. The Melrose Lions Club also provides eye exams, reading glasses, and reading machines to local individuals. Last year the Melrose Lions Club donated over $8,000. Price for the brunch is $5 for adults and $4 for students, children and seniors.

4) Question: Do you like penicillin on your pizza? DOH (cue Taps): Here are today's specials around Melrose:

• : Soup—Gazpacho; Lunch—Curried Egg Salad. [Note: menu subject to change.]

• Do you own a Melrose eatery? E-mail your daily specials to danield@patch.com by 6 p.m. and we'll include them in next morning's .

5) Friday: Here's today's lineup of weekly columns that run each Friday on Melrose Patch:

• : Our roundup of open houses for the upcoming weekend runs at 8 a.m. Realtors, you can add a photo or video of an open house you're hosting to the gallery!
  

• Best Of Patch Readers' Choice Results: Fridays at noon, we'll announce the winner of the weekly Best Of Patch Readers' Choice contest.

As always, check our calendar for the full slate of events—and add your own!