5 Things You Need To Know Today—Friday, March 23

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1) Cool off: Not so much today, but tonight and over the weekend. Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 70. North wind between 6 and 13 mph. Tonight, partly cloudy, with a low around 42. North wind between 3 and 7 mph. High of 59 on Saturday and of 50 on Sunday. (Forecast by the National Weather Service.)

2) I don't want to play football: Well Belle & Sebastian, you won't have to at today's Melrose Kids Club playtime. (You might be a little old for this playtime anyway.) Parents, with your toddler to play in an open space with other children. There will be toys, music and crafts.

3) Hey well alright sir here we go there and what are ya' gonna give for 'em: What other song would I use to intro this? Tonight is the Visit a vintage nightclub reminiscent of the Golden Age of Hollywood and mingle with guests while enjoying champagne and savory delicacies. The evening features a 50/50 raffle, mystery items and wild bidding in the silent and live auctions.

4) Sugar is sweet, my love, but not as sweet as you: You're all thinking of Goodfellas now. Well, some of you are. Here are today's specials around Melrose:

• : Soup—White Bean Escarole; Lunch—Salmon Salad. [Note: menu subject to change.]

• : Chicken salad, seafood salad or tuna salad. All subs $3.99.

• 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) How soon is now? And now some of you are thinking of "Charmed." Shame on you. 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!