Five Things You Need to Know Today, Feb. 21

It's the start of a short holiday week, everybody - here are today's things to know:

1) Mortgage help If you're struggling with your mortgage or fallen on hard times, you can get some valuable information this morning at Neighborworks at 10 a.m. Teams will help you determine which stage of the foreclosure process you are in, review the loan modification process and documentation necessary to get started and start the necessary applications for assistance to programs like Making Homes Affordable and the Hardest Hit Funds of RI.

2) Weather Today will be mostly cloudy, with a high of 44 degrees, starting off at 25 at 6 a.m. and climbing to 33 by 9 a.m. Rain is expected later in the evening.

3) Claim your listing! Have you claimed your listing in the Woonsocket Patch directory? It's easy, and it can help you to promote your special events and connect with your customers. Here's a video to guide you through the process.

4) Have Your Say: We're looking for your take on the Best of Woonsocket — this week, we ask the question: What's the best car repair shop in Woonsocket [Click the link for an article and poll.] We'll be gathering your input through Friday morning and declaring a winner right after that.

5) Five for Five On this day in 1970, The Jackson Five, including future superstar Michael Jackson, debuted on American Bandstand, according to brainyhistory.com.