5 Things You Need To Know Today—Friday, Feb. 24

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1) Ran me out in the cold rain and snow: Snow showers before 10 a.m., then rain showers. High near 43. East wind between 5 and 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100 percent. Little or no snow accumulation expected. Tonight, showers likely, mainly before 9 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Breezy, with a north wind 7 to 10 mph increasing to between 17 and 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. (Forecast by the National Weather Service.)

2) See Emily play: The Melrose Kids Club is holding Take your toddler to play in a warm, open space with other children. There will be toys, music and crafts.

3) I don't Twitter, I don't MyFace, I don't Yearbook: OK, so Coach Belichick isn't going to like us on Facebook anytime soon, but for the rest of you—Melrose Patch's Facebook Page is only six 'Likes' away from 900. If you haven't liked us yet, head on over and do so to get updates from us on Facebook and join in conversations with other Melrosians.

4) It's show friends, it's show business: If you're a Melrose business owner and haven't already claimed your free Patch Places listing, .

5) You might have to plan for the weekend wars: Here's today's lineup of weekly columns that run each Friday on Melrose Patch:

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

• Whiz Kids: Each week, we highlight a Melrose kid (or kids) who has been nominated for some recognition.

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