5 Things You Need to Know Today, 3/3

1) Today we'll have rain and possibly a thunderstorm, with a high near 55. Winds could gust as high as 39 mph. Tonight we'll have a chance of rain, mainly before 10pm. It will be mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. 

2) In the spirit of the 2012 "What’s Falmouth Reading?" selection, Seen the Glory by John Hough, Jr., the  is offering a movie series with a Civil War theme. The public is invited to enjoy notable films on six consecutive Saturdays at 1pm, and there's a special treat in store for film lovers today, when the the library will show the silent classic The General (1926, not rated) written by and starring Buster Keaton. Northern spies steal a locomotive (called the General), trying to race it back to Yankee territory, but not if Buster, the General’s engineer, can help it! Instead of relying on a canned soundtrack, the library is privileged to welcome back noted silent film accompanist Richard Hughes, who will provide live piano accompaniment to amplify the excitement of the action in the film!  

3) Today at 3pm, veteran travelers Maggie and Terry Rioux will speak about their recent trip to England at the , during which they traveled to places where American tourists don’t usually go: the Newcastle area, the Fens, Gloucester and Herefordshire. Their trip lasted for three weeks in September, and as always, the talk will be illustrated by the Riouxs' stunning photographs. The scenic countryside of Britain provides an excellent subject for their skill. For more information, call the Library at 508-548-8961 or check the website at woodsholepubliclibrary.org.

4) Got kids? Then come on out to the  this afternoon at 3pm for a free screening of a kids' film. The film is based on a folk tale whose title could be translated to “Cat in Shoes.” It was released in 2011 and nominated for an Oscar for animation. Because of the contract the library has with the movie company, the actual title of films cannot be named in publicity, but riddles may  be posed! If you are stuck, you may call the Library to ask at 508-548-8961. 

5) Love to dance? Tonight and on the first Saturday of every month, a dance with contras, squares and folk dancing will take place from 8-11pm in the . The caller will be Linda Leslie, with live music by the Folk Orchestra, a five-piece band!