Five Things You Need To Know Today, Feb. 25

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Today is Friday, Feb. 25. Here are five things you need to know:

1. Here comes the rain again: Watch out for some nasty weather today, as rain is expected to fall heavily today and may cause flooding in the Woburn area. A high-wind advisory is also in effect for the city starting this evening and lasting late into the night. Hopefully we won't have a repeat of last weekend when the roof fell off the Post Office due to high winds. For today, grab those umbrellas and raincoats before heading out. Galoshes might help too, if you have ‘em. 
2. Help someone out: There are two opportunities to help out fellow Woburnites this weekend. Tonight is the , while tomorrow is the . .
3. Skating time: There’s still a chance to get in some skating at the public skating sessions. Today’s session is at 1:20 p.m. and will last for one hour.
4. In case you missed it: The Woburn teen involved in an in Wenham was Tuesday. Find out what happened to the only adult charged in the incident, and what police found when they broke up the parking in our .
5. You're 5 foot nothin', 100 and nothin': On this day in 1971, actor Sean Astin was born to actress Patty Duke and actor John Astin. Sean would follow in his parents’ footsteps, first appearing in an after-school special when he was just 8-years-old. Most known for his roles in The Goonies, Rudy and Lord of the Rings, Sean Astin is also known as the first celebrity crush of . She’s still a big fan.

To find out what is going on today in Woburn, check out our events listings.