5 Things: Parking Meters are Free Today in Boston; Playboy Model Traci Bingham in Roslindale

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1. Boston Mayor Thomas Menino's Valentine's Day gift is all parking meters are free today. 
2. Playboy model and Baywatch actress Traci Bingham will be at Exotic Flowers today for autographs, meet-and-greet, and photos. 2-4 p.m.
3. Today there is Toddler Story Time and Singalong at the Roslindale Library. 4238 Washington St.
4. Trash/recycling is on normal schedule starting Monday. Crews may be working slowly due to wintry conditions. Please clear a space at the curb for crews to safely collect trash/recycling. 
5. Join Roslindale artist Geraldine Barney when she creates a collage inspired by traditional Navajo motifs on Saturday at the Roslindale Library. Co-sponsored by the Roslindale Arts Alliance. 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 4238 Washington St.
6. Boston crews are continuing to clear streets. Call the Mayor's 24-hour hotline at 617-635-4500 to report a storm-related issue.

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