Five Things you Need to Know Today is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance.

Today is Wednesday, May 23. Here are five things you need to know.

1. Mostly cloudy: The National Weather Service forecast calls for a 40 percent chance of rain today, with otherwise mostly cloudy skies and a high around 72.

2. Cello recital: Milton High School senior Elizabeth Mahon will perform a free cello recital at the Milton Public Library tonight at 7. The program will include solo work and chamber groups.

3. School Committee meeting: The Milton School Committee will be in session at 7 p.m. tonight at Milton High. The agenda is available, here.

4. Job Doctor appointment: Career coach Roni Noland, the Milton Job Doctor, will hold office hours at the Milton Public Library this morning from 10:30 to noon.

5. Memorial Day cookout recipes: We are collecting your best grilling and cookout recipes for the unofficial kickoff of summer, Memorial Day weekend. Add your recipes to this article or email adamr@patch.com.