Five Things You Need to Know Today, Feb. 23

1. Weather: Expect a wet Thursday, with rain lasting through most of the day and night. High temperatures could reach 53 with an overnight low of 35.

2. Holiday Trash and Recycling Collection: Due to Presidents Day, Monday's collection willbe picked up on today and there will be a one-day delay for the remainder of the week. For missed pick-ups, please call Waste Management directly at 1-800-545-4560.

3. Arlington Alerts: Town officials are encouraging residents to register for Arlington Alerts, a new emergency communication system that will replace the current reverse 911 program. Here's some more information.

4. Claim your Patch listing: Are you a business owner in Arlington looking for more ways to connect with local customers? Take a minute to watch this video and find out how to do just that. It's free and it takes only five steps.

5. This day in history: This day in 1945, during the bloody Battle for Iwo Jima, U.S. Marines from the 3rd Platoon, E Company, 2nd Battalion, 28th Regiment of the 5th Division take the crest of Mount Suribachi, the island's highest peak and most strategic position, and raise the U.S. flag. Marine photographer Louis Lowery was with them and recorded the event.