5 Things: Messy Weather Likely Today

Here are five things you should know as you start your Monday.

1. Winter weather. The National Weather Service says snow and sleet are likely to hit the area this afternoon. But with 50 degree weather on the horizon for Wednesday it may not stick around. Snow is likely, mainly after 3 p.m., otherwise mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Tonight, snow and sleet mainly before 3 a.m. Low around 22.

2. Register now. Got eReader? Get books. This Merrimack Public Library workshop is for people who want to borrow eBooks from New Hampshire Downloadable Books Consortium, a service of the NH State Library and 190 NH public libraries. These eBooks are compatible with all eReaders as well as many mobile devices and tablets. Librarians Ellen Knowlton and Nancy Vigezzi will demonstrate the service for both Amazon Kindle eReaders and ePub-compatible readers. Bring your eReader, cable, manual, and a laptop, if desired. Limited to 20 participants. Registration required.

3. Merrimack Friends and Families. Merrimack Friends and Family will hold an Information Social at 1 p.m. at Swan Chocolates in Merrimack. Merrimack Friends and Families is a social and service group offering women and their family’s opportunities to have fun and to participate in community service activities.  No RSVP is needed.  All are welcome to join! For more information, visit www.merrimackfriendsfamilies.org.

4. Lacrosse registration. Lacrosse registration has begun for the Merrimack Youth Association's spring program. Merrimack Lacrosse is a program for all player levels whether you have never played before or are an experienced player – come play with our teams – from instructional and beginner to competitive players. Merrimack Youth Lacrosse Travel Players are members of the US Lacrosse. The lacrosse season begins in early March and goes through the end of June. Learn more and register online.

5. Lose weight in the New Year. Today is the first day of the LightenUpNashua.com weight loss challenge, a free community online weight-loss program sponsored by St. Joseph Hospital. The program was designed to motivate individuals and teams to focus their energy on achieving a healthy lifestyle and ultimately joining others to reach their ideal weight or BMI (Body Mass Index). In addition, the program offers access to free healthy recipes and cooking videos, exercise tips and information on local health events. Prizes are available for the top female and male individual participants and the top 4-person team that loses the highest percentage of weight in set session. Over 3,300 pounds have been lost by the participants in 2012. Registration is ongoing throughout the year but the next Lighten Up Nashua Session runs from Jan. 28 to May 17. You do not have to live in Nashua to participate.