Here are five things you should know about today in Barrington:

1. It will be generally sunny again today with a few afternoon clouds and temperatures in the low 40s.
2. It's Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent, which is 40 days before Easter. Barrington's Catholic churches will have Lenten services.
3. Love to knit? Join the Knitters Group at the Barrington Senior Center, 281 County Road, the lower level of the library, every Wednesday at 10 am.
4. The Town Museum operated by the Barrington Preservation Society is open today from 11 am to 3 pm; it is located in the lower level of the library, 281 County Road.
5. Arts Alive! offers singing and dancing classes starting at 3:30 pm at 184 County Road, the studio upstairs from Barrington Books.