5 Things March 16: Learn to Run, Boston Flower & Garden Show and More

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1. Learn to Run Program
Marathon Physical Therapy, 250 E. Main St., Norton, will hold an eight-week program for all levels of runners. This program is $109 and includes an LTR manual, workouts, a gift bag, injury screens and more. Click here to register.

2. Gift basket raffle
Friends of the Library is selling tickets for a gift basket raffle through March 29. Basket themes include kitchen, wine, music, kids, office, spa, etc. Tickets are $2 each or three for $5. The drawing will be March 29 at noon.

3. Boston Flower & Garden Show
The Boston Flower & Garden Show brings Spring to New England through March 17 at the Seaport World Trade Center, 200 Seaport Blvd., Boston. This event features over 20 gardens created by professional landscape designers, nurseries and historic properties embracing innovative new plants, materials and techniques that increase the beauty, bountiful harvest and ecological friendliness of gardens and outdoor spaces. Hours Saturday are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is $20 for adults, $17 for seniors, $10 for children ages 6 to 17 and free for those younger than 6. Group discounts available for quantities of 20 or more. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.bostonflowershow.com, or call 781-273-5533.

4. License renewal reminders
The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles has recently discontinued its license renewal reminder e-mail service and it has not mailed paper renewal notices since 2009. Those interested in receiving these reminders can register by clicking on this link: http://rmvlawyer.com/mass-license-renewal-reminder.htm. This is a free service

5. High near 41, low around 23
Today will be partly sunny, with a high near 41. West wind will be around 6 mph. Tonight will be mostly cloudy, then gradually will become mostly clear with a low around 23 and calm wind.