Five Things to Know Today: March 1, 2012

1. Possible Rain: According to the National Weather Service, there is a 40 percent chance of rain today which will mainly fall between 10 a.m. and noon. Otherwise, the day will be mostly cloudy with a high around 51. Tonight remains mostly cloudy and the temperature drops to about 35.

 

2. Happy March!: I hope you enjoyed your extra day yesterday, but now March is finally here.  March may be best known for March Madness and St. Patrick’s Day, but it is also National Literacy Month, Red Cross Month, National Caffeine Awareness Month, National Peanut Month, National Umbrella Month, Poison Prevention Awareness Month, Spiritual Wellness Month, and Women’s History Month.

 

3. St. Patrick’s Day Fun at the Library: “All About Ireland” is presenting a program at the today at 4 p.m. for children in Kindergarten through sixth grade. Kids will learn about the Irish language, dance, music, and food. For more information .

 

4. Patch Office Hours: Are you a business owner who doesn’t know how to get the most out of Patch? Are you the head of a local organization who wants to utilize Patch to promote your events? Do you have a great local story idea? Come visit me this Friday from noon to 2 p.m. during my office hours at the Starbucks on Rt. 9 North in Manalapan.
 

5. Sibling Preparation Class: CentraState Medical Center is having a at 5 p.m. today aimed at helping children transfer into their new role as a big sister or big brother. For more information, .