Five Things You Need to Know Today: March 27

1. If you’re an ice cream fan, stop by on Thursday between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. and get yourself a free scoop of ice cream on Patch and win free Patch items. The ice cream is on us and to win the prizes, follow Falls Church Patch on Twitter at FCPatch and answer the questions we send out that day correctly and come on in and get your prize!
2. If you need some mulch, stop by the Recycling Center (217 Gordon Rd.) between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturday. The City of Falls Church Operations staff will use heavy equipment to load pickup trucks and other open-bed vehicles. Be prepared to sign a waiver prior to vehicle loading. You do not need to be a City of Falls Church resident or business to participate and there is no limit to the number of loads available per customer.
3. Hunt for candy and special eggs in Cherry Hill Park and visit with the Easter Bunny starting at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 7. Please bring a basket to collect eggs. In the event of rain, the event will be held on Monday, April 9 at 4 p.m.
4. On this day in 1976, Washington Metropolitan Area Transportation Association underground rail system opened.
5. If today is your birthday, you share it with singer Mariah Carey (42-years-old) and actress Brenda Song (24-years-old). Happy birthday!

If there is something we missed and you feel should be in our Five Things, let us know in the comment box below. We would love to have your input!