5 Things You Need To Know Today—Thursday, April 19

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1) The warm air feels so good. Summer's not too far away: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. South wind between 5 and 10 mph. Tonight, mostly clear, with a low around 50. South wind between 7 and 11 mph. (Forecast by the National Weather Service.)

2) Spread our codes to the stars: It's not exogenesis, but tonight learn about "The Peopling of the Place We Now Call Melrose" in a The guest speaker will be Ellen Berkland, DCR Archaeologist and former Boston Landmarks Commission Archaeologist during the period when the Big Dig was under construction. Discover who was here before the first English settlers, and how those settlers first viewed the landscape of what's now Melrose. Also learn about the Historical Society and how it tries to celebrate our city’s heritage and traditions.

3) Internet killed the video star: Au contraire, The Limousines. We're actually trying to revive them. . (Solo acts also accepted.) Win free studio recording time and a gig at The Harp!

4) Crème tangerine and Montelimar: Here are today's specials around Melrose:

• : Soup—Cream of Cauliflower; Lunch—Chicken Parmesan; Dinner—Baked Ziti w/ Sausage. [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) But every day it still feels like a Thursday: Here's today's lineup of weekly columns that run each Thursday on Melrose Patch:

• : Find out if you have new neighbors. Our roundup of five home sales in Melrose this past week posts at noon—Realtors, add your own recent sales to our gallery!

• : 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!