5 Things You Need to Know Today, March 16

Today is Wednesday, March 16. Here are five things you need to know:

Hang on to that umbrella: Looks like today’s going to be a washout, with rain and fog throughout and temperatures in the mid-40s. Blech.

Toomajian back in court: Mayoral Special Assistant Charles Toomajian is due back in Middlesex Superior Court this morning for a pre-trial conference. He faces accessory to embezzlement charges stemming from an October sting on organized crime.

YWCA kids refuse to butt out: A group of young women from the YWCA TASK (Teen Advocates Sharing Knowledge) gave a presentation to the City Council last night, outlining the persistent problem of younger smokers in Malden, and the sale of alternative tobacco products, like chewing tobacco and tipped cigars. They were awarded a joint commendation from the council and Board of Health.

Get your quilt on: Need a little help in your fabric projects? Swing by the Senior Center at 10 a.m. for a fabric arts class.

Digging deeper into “The Soloist”: The Malden Reads program continues tonight with a panel discussion on hunger, homelessness and mental illness in the community. First Parish hosts the talk at 7 p.m..

To find more things to do today, check out our event listings.