Five Things You Need to Know Today, March 7

Today is Monday, March 7. Here are five things you need to know:

Rain check due today: The rain held off all weekend, leaving only a little wind and some lovely warm temperatures. But the forecasted rain didn’t just disappear; it found its way to the area late Sunday night and will continue for most of today.

Next time, they should rent a car: This week’s senior center Monday Movie is “Unstoppable,” the implausible but entertaining story of a runaway train and the two men trying to stop it. The show starts at 1 p.m..

Give a pint: Saint Joseph’s Church is hosting the Red Cross today for a community blood drive. Swing by after 2 p.m. and leave a little behind just in case.

Cookieless classrooms: Malden is adopting the state’s new school nutrition guidelines, and there’s a lot of new information to absorb. You have a chance to learn about the changes and ask questions at a in the Salemwood School tonight at 6:30 p.m..

Get to gabbing about “The Soloist”: Are you a fast reader? If so, and you’ve already finished the Malden Reads book selection and want to start talking about it, you’re in luck. The program’s first public discussion group is 7 p.m. tonight at the YMCA. Still reading? Don’t fret, there are plenty of other opportunities to talk later in the month.

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