Five Things You Need To Know: Feb. 7

Today is Thursday, February 7th. Here are five things you need to know.

Historical Society: On February 19th at 7:30 p.m. at the Old Meeting House, the Lynnfield Historical Society welcomes  author/journalist Stephanie Schorow for a talk on the Coconut Grove fire, which killed 492 people in Boston in 1942 and which influences law and other areas to this day.

Boston Children's Hospital Fundraiser: Local resident Tracy Ellsworth is raising money for Boston Children’s Hospital this spring by running in the Boston Marathon and also with an upcoming comedy night fundraiser at Giggles (in Prince Restaurant) on Route 1 in Saugus. Tickets are $20, the night features three comedians, and unlimited pizza. Proceeds benefit Boston Children’s Hospital. Click here for more information.

Networking: Today at 5:30 p.m., the Wakefield Chamber of Commerce is participating in the Multichamber Networking Event at the Crowne Plaza in Woburn. Members from 16 area chambers of commerce are expected to be on hand. Click here for more information.

Special Needs Screening: There’s an information session tonight at the office of special services for parents of incoming preschoolers identified with a disability or who may have one. Click here for more information.

Mardi Gras: Looking ahead to next week (after the Blizzard) the Lynnfield Library has a Mardi Gras party for the kids at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. They’ll hear some stories and make a mask craft. No registration required.