5 Things You Need to Know Today: March 19

Due to the inclement weather, please place a call to the events happening today in case of cancellation. 

1. Leaders of the 1989 Joey’s Park project will be the featured guests at the Joey’s Park Community Meeting taking place Tuesday, March 19 at 7 p.m. in the Winn Brook Elementary School cafeteria. Learn more about plans for the new playground at www.joeyspark.org

2. While it's not the slow boat to China, the Beech Street Center is hosting a Chinese Tea Tasting today from 5:15 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. Indulge in and discover the ancient Asian art of drinking tea: the varieties of tea available, the major categories and characteristics of tea and how to properly brew it. Sample four Chinese varieties during the class and learn which teas to choose for various foods and occasions. 617-993-2970.

3. Storytime at the Benton Library begins at 10:30 a.m. There will be word plays, stories and activities for children ages 2 years, 9 months to 5 years. Parents or caregivers must be present for the entire session. Younger siblings may attend with their parents. The library will be open today from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 617-484-0988.

4. It's Storytime at the Belmont Public Library: Story time for 2's and 3's, songs and movement are part of the story time experience for children ages 2 and 3, will be held at the Belmont Public Library's Children's Room. The fun begins at 9:30 a.m. and then again (for you late risers) from 10:30 a.m. Storycraft for 4's, 5's, and 6's will be held at 3:15 p.m. 617-489-2000.

5. Drop-in morning yoga classes, taught by professional instructors in the Vinyasa style – flowing with the breath – will be held in Gardner Hall (enter via Alexander Street) of the Plymouth Congregational Church, 582 Pleasant St., beginning at 9:15 a.m. All levels welcome. Bring your own mat. Childcare is available for $6 per child with a $12 family maximum. There is also free parking on Pleasant and Leonard streets and behind the now-closed Macy's. All proceeds benefit the Plymouth Nursery School. 617-484-5257.