5 Things You Need to Know: Spring Fling and Dinner for the Kids.

1. There is a chance of some showers, by the looks of it. The National Weather Service is predicting a 30 percent chance of showers during the day, a 50 percent chance in the evening. Highs expected to hit 64ºF and 44ºF lows. 

2. The savviest of thrift shoppers already know about the Community Council Thrift Shop's extended hours, so we won't bore you with the fact that they're from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and the shop is open today at their 570 Hillside Ave, Needham location.

3. Certain things simply go together, like . This afternoon, 4 p.m., The Residences at Wingate are putting on a wine and cheese mixer, and all you have to do is RSVP by calling 781-455-9080.

4. Now that the weather's starting to warm up, perhaps you'll be in the mood for a Spring Fling! Perhaps the one at , say 5 p.m. today. They will be celebrating their various programs with some gallery talks and a treat or two.

5. Is it challenging to get your kids to eat anything Beyond Mac and Cheese? Kids' Nutrition is Made Easy in a course tonight, at the Wellesley Booksmith at 7 p.m. tonight. Parent Talk lecture series welcomes dietician Eileen Behan to talk about some picky eaters, and how to cook around them. It's free for $20, if you pre-register or $25 at the door.