5 Things: MHS Theatre Opening Night, Cat in the Hat and a Pasta Dinner

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Today's Forecast: Friday's weather, according to the National Weather Service based in Taunton, calls for mostly sunny, with a high near 47. West wind between 9 and 13 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 25. West wind around 9 mph.

Noteable Events:

• The Theatre Society presents the musical "Into the Woods." The acclaimed musical classic, Stephen Sondheim shows what he thinks a true ending to a fairy tale would be if you combined Cinderella, Jack and the Beanstalk, Little Red Riding Hood, and Rapunzel all in one show. Preformances are March 9th and 10th at 7 p.m. and the 11th at 2 p.m. Tickets are $12 and are available for purchase at . For reserved seating check MedfieldDrama.weebly.com.

• As part of the Read Across America Program, will have a special visit from the "Cat In the Hat." Students are encouraged to wear white and red to school.

• will host a pasta dinner fundraiser tonight at 6 for this year's Romero Center Mission Trip. Tickets are $7 per adult, $5 per child.  All proceeds will go towards the mission trip.

• Senior Happenings at the Center: Tai Chi 10 a.m. ($5 per class) and Ladies Indoor Bocce 11 a.m.

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