5 Things, February 21: Latest on the Weekend Snowstorm and What it Means for Stoughton

"Five Things you Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance.

1. Weekend Snowstorm Update 

The Stoughton area is projected to get between 4 and 8 inches of snow from this weekend's projected snowstorm, according to forecasts from WBZ and 7 News. Some mixing is possible in this area, which could keep snowfall totals down. Higher snowfall totals are expected in the Worcester area. 

Snowfall is expected Saturday into Sunday. 

2. Opening Night for The Little Mermaid

It's opening night for The Little Theatre of Stoughton's production of the Little Mermaid. The first show takes place Thursday, Feb. 21 at 7:30 p.m. at the Ahavath Torah Congregation on Central St. 

There are additional shows scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, also at the Ahavath Torah Congregation. 

Click here for more details. 

3. Cheerleading Competition 

The Stoughton High cheerleading team will be competing at the Winter Hockomock League Cheerleading Meet Thursday, Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. at Canton High School. 

4. Reminder: Thursday is Food Pantry Day in Stoughton

Stoughton resident Peg Carbone continues her effort to curb hunger in Stoughton, personally picking up donations for the food pantries every Thursday.

Here's a note from Peg: "I pick up non perishable food and also household items every Thursday, anywhere in Stoughton and deliver them to the food pantry. Please tell your friends and neighbors. One item, one bag or several, and I will pick them up every Thursday."

Haven't called to arrange a pickup? It's not too late. Call Peg at 508-889-1385 or send an email to peg.carbone@comcast.net.

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