5 Things to Know Today, Monday, Oct. 8

Weather: Partly sunny skies with highs in the low 50s are expected today, according to the National Weather Service. There's a 20 percent chance of rain tonight.

Those are a couple of the top headlines from last week in Medford. Get caught up.

Rental Properties: Look for a new place in Medford? Check out this interactive map of available rental properties.

Columbus School Participates in International Walk to School Day: Columbus School in South Medford joined schools from around the world to celebrate International Walk to School Day on October 3, 2012. Students who live within one half mile of the Columbus School were encouraged to walk to school Wednesday, and Principal Kathleen Kay arranged for buses to drop students off one block from school so students who live further away could make the walk as well.

Haines Square Fall Festival Kicks Off Month of City Events: The festival took place Saturday, and there's lots more to do on upcoming weekends in Medford. See this list.