Today is Thursday, March 21. Here are five things you need to know.

• Cold: Temperatures are expected to be in the mid-30s most of the day, with cloudy skies in the afternoon.
• Meeting: The School Committee will meet at 7 p.m. in the North Andover Middle School auditorium.
• Green: Make sure you check out these tips on saving electricity.
• More Food: Next week is Restaurant Week in North Andover, so save your appetites.
• This Day in History: In 1788, a massive fire destroyed 856 buildings in New Orleans. In 1790, Thomas Jefferson became the new secretary of state under President George Washington. In 1859, the first Zoological Society was incorporated in Philadelphia. In 1994, Steven Spielberg won his first Oscars for best picture and best director for "Schindler's List."

To find more things to do today, check out our event listings.