5 Things You Need To Know Today—Thursday, Feb. 16

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1) The new horizons (stormy clouds): A slight chance of showers after 4 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Calm wind becoming south between 6 and 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent. Tonight, rain showers before 2 a.m., then rain and snow showers between 2 a.m. and 4am, then rain showers after 4 a.m. Low around 36. South wind between 7 and 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90 percent. (Forecast by the National Weather Service.)

2) Fame—I'm gonna live forever: The Melrose High School Student Government Class of 2013 presents . The event is a showcase featuring the exceptional and diverse talents of MHS students with special guest, Harvard University's award-winning co-ed a cappella group The Opportunes.

3) "If we're going to play games, I'm going to need a cup of coffee." "Ah, the good cop-bad cop routine?" The Superintendent Search Committee has two meetings scheduled today, to ideally begin interviewing applicants as part of the inital stage of screen applicants in executive session.

4) Flight of the bumblebee: I always liked Nuno's version. It's time to sign up for the Annual Melrose Trivia Bee, a fundraiser to support The Bridge: A School/Community Partnership. This year's Bee will be held on Saturday, March 31.

5) Perhaps on a Thursday, as today is: Read more Vallejo. 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 ask you for your top picks in a wide variety of categories. Check back at 3 p.m. for your answers.

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