5 Things You Need To Know Today—Tuesday, June 5

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1) Showers everywhere: A chance of showers today. Cloudy, with a high near 60. North wind between 11 and 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent. Tonight, continued chance of showers.  Cloudy, with a low around 49. North wind between 5 and 8 mph. (Forecast by the National Weather Service.)

2) Parents and teachers get together get cool: The Winthrop School PTO meets tonight at 7 p.m.

3) Let me show you how much I care: Today at the Milano Senior Center at a presentation on key elder care issues including estate planning, asset protection and funeral and cremation preplanning, presented by Gately Funeral Home, Martina M. Kirby, Esq. and John Gately. There is no obligation or collection of addresses or contact information. There will be light refreshments and a door prize. Reservations required. Call John Gately at 781-665-1949.

4) What do I always say? Anyone can cook! The Melrose Recreation Department is holding a from June 18-22 with instructor Lisa Gentile. Kids will learn how to prepare dishes inspired by movies such as Ratatouille, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs and more. Cost is $120.

5) What a day that was: Here's our lineup of weekly features that run each Tuesday on Melrose Patch:

• Police Log: I usually get the log on Mondays from the Melrose Police Department and bring you a recap on Tuesdays.

• Poll Results: Every Wednesday we run a poll about a timely issue on Melrose Patch, and the following Tuesday, we'll bring you the results and invite you to continue the conversation.

Check our calendar for the full slate of events—and add your own!