5 Things You Need to Know Today: Feb. 28

1. Today is the last day of February, the shortest month of the year. If you have any end-of-the-month business to take care of, like car inspections, don't forget to do it today.

2.  With 28 days in February, there's no leap year in 2011. But there will be a leap year in 2012, when February will have 29 days.

3. Be sure to bring your umbrella when you leave the house today. Forcasters say there's a 100 percent chance of rain throughout the day.

4. Looking to become a lifeguard? George School is offering an American Red Cross lifeguard training course that's open to the public. The class will meet March 12, 13, 19, and 20. The fee is $225. Participants must be at least 15 years old by March 20. To register, contact Contact Pool Coordinator Elaine Clay at elaine_clay@georgeschool.org to register. The deadline to register is March 2.

5. Bucks County Community College is looking for submissions to the Robert Fraser Open Poetry Competition. To enter, submit six original poems by April 5. The winner receives $100 and an opportunity to read at the college with Robert Fraser, distinguished visiting poet, and contest judge Rana Roeser. There's an entry fee of $15, payable to the BCCC Foundation. For more information, contact Dr. Christopher Bursk at 215-968-8156.