Five Things You Need to Know Today: March 23

1. Calm before the storm? The National Weather Service's forecast for Stoneham calls for a mostly cloudy day, with about a 30 percent chance of precipitation. Daytime temperatures aren't expected to exceed 41 degrees, while rain may start after 5 p.m. Nighttime temperatures may dip to about 32 degrees, with rain possibly changing to snow after 10 p.m. One to two inches of snow accumulation is possible.

2. Easing the pain: Amy Lord of Mystic Valley Elder Services is expected to talk with seniors about the various ways to manage chronic illnesses from 9:30 a.m. to noon at the Stoneham Senior Center, 136 Elm St.

3. Church activity: All Saints Episcopal Church, 79 Central St., is hosting a free "Soup and Spirituality" event from 6:45-9 p.m. For more information or to register for the interactive Lenten program, call 781-438-2775.

4. Spread the word: Got a press release or announcement you'd like to share with our readers? Create a user account on Stoneham Patch and then post your item to the announcements section!

5. Going, going, gone! Stoneham Patch will post a list of five recent home sales in the Stoneham region in our latest column on Thursday. Sold! will be posted on the site at noon.

For more activities, visit our events calendar.