5 Things You Need to Know Today, 4/24

1) Today will be mostly sunny, with a high near 57. It will be breezy, with a southwest wind between 18 and 23 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Tonight will be mostly clear, with a low around 44. 

2) The Falmouth Historical Society will host its annual Heritage Dinner, which recognizes individuals or groups that have made a significant and positive impact on the community of Falmouth, this evening at 6pm at the . This year’s recipient is the Falmouth Visiting Nurse Association. Tickets to this very special event are $65 per person and reservations are required; contact the Historical Society at 508-548-4857 or email fhs@cape.com.

3) Did you have a hard winter? Change your outlook and change your life!  Popular local author and writing instructor Jamie Cat Callan will be in town to talk about her new book Bonjour Happiness: the Secrets to Finding Your Joie de Vivre tonight at 7pm at the . After a trip abroad to revisit her French roots, Jamie is sharing her insights into finding fulfillment in life’s simple pleasures. She will pass on her recipes for thriving in happiness and good health. 

4) Have you heard about Patch's Video Battle of the Bands Contest? Entries are in, and we need your votes now! to see the videos and vote for your local favorite!

5) This day in history: the Library of Congress is established (1800); the Easter Rebellion begins in Dublin (1916); and Winston Churchill is knighted (1953).