5 Things You Need To Know Today: Feb. 28

1. The main Framingham Library will host a Teen Open Mic Coffehouse tonight from 6 to 9 p.m. in the Costin room. 

If you like to perform, come sing and/or play an original or cover tune at this event exclusively for teens. We’re not looking for the next American Idol, just teens who want to express themselves musically in a relaxed and welcoming environment​, said librarian Marcy Maiorana​. ​ Refreshments ​will be ​served.

2. Nine of the last 11 years, the Framingham High School Drama Company has made it to the finals of the Massachusetts Drama Festival. This year, the Framingham High School Drama Company will perform The Diviners, a 1930's Depression Era play written by Jim Leonard Jr., as its entry in the 2014 Massachusetts Drama Festival. Framingham High will travel to Tewksbury High School tomorrow, March 1 in the preliminary round of the Massachusetts Drama Festival. Framingham High will take the stage at 9 a.m.

There is a benefit performance of the 40-minute play ​tonight, Feb. 28 at 7 at Framingham High. Tickets are $10 and available online at www.showtix4u.com or at the door.

3. Martinis for Melanoma event tonight at the Framingham Country Club from 7 to 9. Join Jenifer Feaster, Laura Palmer, Kara Fink, Leslie Idzal and Amy Feinerman for a night out to support Feaster's 2014 Boston Marathon run for the Melanoma Foundation of New England. 

Have a cocktail and enjoy some complimentary yummies while perusing the marketplace of fabulous offerings, including Stella & Dot and Ava Anderson Non-Toxics. Get a mini-massage and learn about how acupuncture and Reiki can improve your well-being. No cover charge or tickets required - just plenty of opportunities to make donations, win raffle prizes, do some shopping, and have fun. Donations and some purchases available by credit card - but bar, raffles and other fun will be cash only. 
​If you can not attend Martinis for Melanoma, visit http://www.crowdrise.com/mfneboston2014/fundraiser/jeniferfeaster​ to make a donation.​

4.  Framingham residents who would like to exclude their property from mosquito control spraying this summer must send a certified letter to the Framingham Town Clerk by tomorrow, March 1. 

The letter should include your name, address, telephone number and the spray program for which the exclusion is requested. In addition the boundaries of the property should be marked every 50 feet by orange surveyors tape or other appropriate means. The type of markings should be stated in the certified letter.

Questions on pesticide applications by the East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project or the process to exclude properties from spraying can be answered by calling 781-899-5730.

5. Dunning Elementary fifth grade students will perform The Fabulous Fable Factory at Walsh Middle School at 9:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.

In case you missed it: To thank its loyal customers after a measles incident with a customer, Samba Steak & Sushi is offering a customer appreciation gift card promotion.

Now through March 15, if you spent $50 at dinner (between 5 and 9 p.m.), you will receive a $50 gift card. If you spent $100 at dinner, you will receive a $100 gift card. 

For more details, click here.