Here is the Melrose Patch 5 Things column for Thursday, March 7:

1.  Snow: Snow is expected to fall throughout the day and night Thursday, with temperatures peaking at about 33 during the day and dipping to a low of around 32 in the evening, according to the National Weather Service's forecast for Melrose.

2. Open mic night at Absolutely Fabulousb: Get signed up at 7 p.m. Thursday and music starts at 7:30 p.m. 

3. Social media: Check out the Melrose Patch Facebook and Twitter pages for additional content not featured on the website.

4. Driving information: Looking for gas prices and traffic updates before leaving Melrose for work? Why not check out our Commute section.

5. Calling all photographers! Do you have some great images captured in Melrose? Upload them to our community photo gallery.

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