5 Things You Need to Know Today: Feb. 14

Here is a list of 5 things you need to know today:

1. Day of Love: According to the National Weather Service, Valentine's Day will not only be filled with love, but also clouds. There will be a high near 44 degrees and a southwest wind between 6 and 8 mph. Snuggle up with someone you love because tonight will be chilly with a slight chance of rain. Clouds will fill the sky throughout the night with a low around 35 degrees and a south wind around 6 mph becoming calm.

2. Puppy Love: Love dogs? Then take some time this Valentine’s Day to watch a local pup strut his stuff in the 136th annual Westminster Kennel Club (WKC) Dog Show. very own Champion Cherrywood's Slam Dunk, also known as "Hondo”, will be competing at Madison Square Garden today, Click to learn how you can watch.

3. Love to Run: With Junior Rachel Christ leading the way once again, the lady runners from (RFH) brought home yet another title this year. On Tuesday, February 7, the RFH girls’ indoor track team won, for the first time in school history, the NJSIAA Indoor Sectionals CJ Group 2 title. Clickfor details and to see photos from the event.

4. Plunge into Love: Passionate RFH students took to the water for the “Second Annual Polar Bear Plunge” held at . Twenty-five plungers – for lack of a better word – braved 44-degree water temperatures in an effort to raise funds for Ronald McDonald House of Long Branch (RMH/LB). Click to see photos of this chilly event and read more about the cause.

5. Star Crossed Love: Looking for something fun to do with the little Valentine in your life? Children ages 3 and up are invited to the today from 2:00-3:30 p.m. to see a showing of the movie Gnomeo and Juliet.  Gnome-shaped gummies will be served.