5 Things You Need to Know Today: Jan. 16

Here is a list of 5 things you need to know today:

1. M.L.King Day: According to the National Weather Service, Martin Luther King Day will be filled with increasing clouds and a high near 37 degrees. There will be a light wind becoming south between 11 and 14 mph. Tonight will be cloudy with a low around 36 degrees and a southwest wind around 18 mph. Showers are likely late into the night.

2. Finger-Licking Good: If you are a BBQ lover, you should definitely take a trekk down route 35 to 8th Avenue in Belmar and visit Jersey Shore BBQ and Catering. Mastering traditional Texan BBQ, they not only produce mouth watering meats, but do with generous portions and at an affordable price. Click here for more info about this mouth-watering restaurant.

3. Chair Art: "Chairish" is the word used to describe the feeling of Monmouth Musuem's latest exhibit and benefit auction. This year's collection features a variety of artistic seats, from benches to rockers, each crafted according to a unique motif. Click to see photos from the event.

4. Water Dawgs: water dawgs lapped the Holmdel Hornets and brought home two conference titles this season. On January 10^th, both RFH swim teams (boys and girls) beat Holmdel High School to win Class A Central. Click for details about the meet.

5. Environmental Scholarship: For the second year, the Rumson Garden Club has a scholarship up for grabs. The scholarship is available for a student who has shown interest in any area of horticulture, landscape design, or environmental studies including conservation, marine sciences, or earth science.