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Five Things You Need To Know Today, Feb. 22

The Parish of the Epiphany will be hosting a blood drive today.

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Today is Tuesday, Feb. 22. Here are five things you need to know:

  1. And now the cold: At least it will be sunny and there’s no snow expected, winter is not leaving anytime soon. According to the National Weather Service, the high on Tuesday is expected to be 28 degrees with wind chill values as low as -4.
  2. Blood Drive:  The will be hosting an American Red Cross Blood Drive from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. today. The blood drive is open everyone. And for those who donate blood, they will get a free Boston Bruins t-shirt.
  3. Meetings: The School Committee will be meeting tonight at 7 p.m. at the
  4. Orchid Festival: Be sure to head by in Winchester to take a look at their . Mahoney’s will display custom-designed exhibits showcasing orchids and a variety of flowering house-plants.
  5. In case you missed it: Did you check out Winchester’s latest Whiz Kid? Winchester High School senior, was selected as this week’s student. Mangano was nominated to be on the McDonald’s all-American team. Would you like to nominate a student? Email danielm@patch.com.

To find out what is going on today in Winchester, check out our events listings.

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