5 Things You Need to Know Today: March 31

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

1. Under My Umbrella: According to the National Weather Service, today will be cloudy, with a high near 44. Rain is likely mainly after 2pm. The rain is expected to continue into the night becoming breezy, with a northeast wind around 22 mph. Stop by in Fair Haven to get a nice, hot cup of coffee to wake you up and warm your bones on this damp day. 

2. Lock Your Doors: Did you lock your car last night? Think about what is lying on the dashboard or in your glove compartments. Would you miss it if it was gone in the morning? According to an e-mail sent to Fair Haven residents from the borough, 30 unlocked vehicles were entered early Monday morning between 2:00-6:45 a.m. Whoever entered the cars stole loose change, personal credentials, jewelry and credit cards. Anyone with information about these incidents is asked to contact Detective Dykstra at 732-747-0241 Ext. 332 right away. 

3. Arrivederci! Italian Culture: Language, Food, and Wine is an Italian conversation meet-up group that meets at various restaurants in the Monmouth County beach area to discuss Italian travel and culture. The next event is tonight at 7:00pm at Undici Taverna Rustica in Rumson. There will be wine tasting provided with complimentary cheeses and cold cuts. The group host will be at the bar with a small Italian Flag. As if Italian wine and cheese isn't enough of an excuse to go, the event is FREE!

4. Stained Art with a Rumson Start: Kate Grady is a stained glass artist from Rumson. She first learned to make stained glass in a barter with a neighbor. She offered to baby-sit in exchange for art lessons. Now Grady owns her own shop in Middletown where she creates her own works of art and restores old classics. In today's article, Grady describes the process of work, explains difficulties during bad economic times and tells us how she got her start in a neighbor's home in Rumson.

5. Whiz Kid: This week's Senior Spotlight is Gabby Kenny. She is a talented young singer who most recently performed in RFH's spring musical,, as Johanna. Kenny performs as a member of the Tower Singers, the school’s choir and is the Vice President of the Tower Players, the school’s theater group. Last year Kenny was nominated for best supporting actress in a musical for her part in Fiddler on the Roof. Her band also got second place at the talent show for their Aretha Franklin/Doors medley of Chain of Fools/Roadhouse Blues. Click here to read more about Kenny and hear her beautiful singing voice. To nominate you kid to be one of Patch's Whiz Kids, click .