Five Things You Need to Know Today, March 4

1. Today's weather: The National Weather Service is calling for a chance of showers and mostly cloudy weather with a high temperature of 40 degrees. On Monday night, there will be a chance for more showers and a low temperature of 30 degrees.

2. City Council meeting: The Portsmouth City Council is scheduled to meet on Monday at City Hall at 7 p.m. The agenda can be viewed on the city's website.

3. Portsmouth Beer Week on tap: Portsmouth Beer Week continues for one more day today.

4. Little League sign ups: Registrations are now being accepted for Portsmouth Little League Baseball, according to the city's website. To be eligible, players must have been born between May 1, 2000 and April 30, 2006. There are four different divisions including the 7-8 year old group, 9-10 year old group, 11-12 year old group and the challenger group for disabled people. Visit www.portsmouthbaseball.com for more information or contact 431-6488.

5. AARP to offer free tax assistance: The AARP will offer Portsmouth area residents free 2012 income tax return preparation assistance at the Portsmouth Public Library through Sunday, April 14. The service will offered from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Sundays. People should call 2-1-1 to make an appointment and walk-ins are also welcome.