Five Things You Need To Know Today, Jan. 14

1) It's the future of Islander Basketball! Come and root for the freshman girls hoops, happening tonight as the basketball team takes on Liberty at home from 3:45-5:45 p.m. at the MIHS gym. Or, if you've got time and a car to drive to Snoqualmie, how about cheering on the Varsity boys basketball team against Mt. Si at 8 p.m.?

2) Stressed? Learn the Japanese art of Ikebana, or flower arranging today at the today from 10 a.m. to noon, for $57 for 6 weeks of classes. Bring your own container, scissors, a plant holder and materials. Register by calling 206-275-7609.

3) The classics are always the best. Catch "The Stranger," a film with Edward G. Robinson, Loretta Young and the unforgettable Orson Welles tonight at 7:30 p.m. at the Aljoya Theater in the

4) “Anansi the Spider” spins his trickster web in Seattle! One of the most acclaimed and silliest puppeteers in America returns with four West African and Caribbean tales starting Saturday, Jan 15 at 1 p.m. and 3p.m. At the Northwest Puppet Center, 9123 15th Ave. NE Seattle Cost is $8.50-$10.50. For more information visit their web site here.

5) Baby, it’s cold outside, but it’s warm in here at the , where kids and families are encouraged to get out their floatie fins, snorkels, pool noodles, masks and floating rafts and join in the splashy fun from 7-9 p.m. tonight. All children under six must be accompanied by an adult. Cost $4 per person, and children under 3 are free. Contact the MW Pool at 206-296-4370 for more information.