Five Things You Need to Know Today, March 5

1. Weather: Expect a mostly sunny day followed by clear skies in the evening. High temperatures could reach 34 with an overnight low of 15.

2. Senior cribbage: Every Monday, the Retired Men's Club of Arlington sponsors . Cost is $5.

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

4. 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. .

5. This day in history: On this day in 1963, the Hula-Hoop, a hip-swiveling toy that became a huge fad across America when it was first marketed by Wham-O in 1958, is patented by the company's co-founder, Arthur "Spud" Melin. An estimated 25 million Hula-Hoops were sold in its first four months of production alone.