Five Things You Need To Know Today, Feb. 25

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Today is Friday, Feb. 25. Here are five things you need to know:

1. This isn’t going to be pretty: Is it spring yet? Whatever you do, if you plan on leaving your house at all today, be sure to bring your rain jacket and umbrella. According to the National Weather Service, it’s expected to rain most of the day. The rain may mix with some snow before 9 a.m. and after 9 p.m., but it should be primarily a rainstorm. The NWS also issued a flood warning for the area.
2. Design Your Career: The Winchester Rotary Club offering a new program called This program has been specifically developed to assist experienced professionals who are looking for a rewarding position or considering a career change. The workshops will be held on five Thursdays beginning on March 10 and ending on April 7, from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the .
3. Gala for Hope: A , will be held on Saturday, April 9 at 7 p.m. This semi-formal gala will be held at   Tickets are $75 and include cash bar, hors d’oeuvres, a live jazz band and a silent auction.
4. Pop Warner: An will be held on Thursday, March 17 at 6:30 p.m. in the gym of the . Members of the Winchester Pop Warner Board will make a brief presentation and be available to answer any questions about the program. Interested parents are encouraged to attend.
5. In case you missed it: Acting Town Manager, Mary Ellen Lannon, released There were two budgets included – one that had cuts if the general override failed, and one if it passed.

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