Five Things to Know Today: Nov. 17

1. Weather: The forecasters at the National Weather Service are calling for a chance of rain, mainly before 2 p.m. The day will start off cloudy, then gradually become mostly sunny, with a high near 43. And, you might need to bust out the flannel jammies for Thursday night. It’s expected to be mostly clear, with a low around 26.

2. Patch Places: offers everything a traditional furniture store has and more. The store sells all kinds of furniture, mattresses, fabrics, accessories, finishes, home-theater equipment and patio furniture. Plus, Hendrixson’s also offers free design services and will help customers move and assemble purchased furniture.

3. What’s Cookin’? Even the most creative chef can run out of ideas, especially when time is tight, the cupboard is bare and there are lots of tiny and not-so-tiny appetites to satisfy. This week’s Moms Talk is about getting some help for all those beleaguered household engineers out there who need to stow a few more tricks up their sleeves.

4. Blog. Blogger. Bloggest: Blogging for Emmaus Patch is easy and fun. You can write as frequently or infrequently as you like. And, the topic you write about is entirely up to you. Deals like this don’t come along every day. So, if you are interested in blogging for Patch, act now and email jennifer.marangos@patch.com for more details.

5. Today in History: On this day in 2003, actor Arnold Schwarzenegger is sworn in as the 38th governor of California.