5 Things You Need to Know Today

1. Even Scrooge would come out to hear the Charles Dickens Carolers sing their music tonight at 7 p.m. at Menchie's, located at 9201 Winnetka Ave., Chatsworth.
2. The Metrolink Holiday Toy Express will stop at the Chatsworth train depot tonight from 8 - 8:30 p.m. Enjoy holiday lights and music -- and please bring an unwrapped toy for the Spark of Love Toy Drive or the PALS Youth Center to receive a red safety flasher from the Chatsworth Neighborhood Council for the Be Safe -- Be Seen campaign.
3. Give creative gifts this year, like ceramics, blown glass and other artisan crafts. All will be for sale at Pierce College's annual Winter Arts Festival tonight from 6 - 8 p.m. in Room 3308. For more info contact Cooper at 818-610-6548.
4. It's Toddler Storytime today at the Chatsworth Public Library for ages 18-months to 4-years. Siblings are always welcome. The readings begin at 10 a.m.
5. Hollywood has produced myriad legends throughout its history. And a storied history also can be claimed by Chatsworth. No one brings the two pasts together better than Chatsworth historian  in her latest column, .