Five Things, May 22: Babysitter Lessons & Safety Training (BLAST)

1. Weather: The National Weather Service predicts a rainy day with a chance of thunderstorms after 3 p.m.. Otherwise, it ought to be a cloudy day with a high near 87. The evening will be cloudy with a low of 65.

2. Puppet Showplace Theatre presents "Puppet Playtime" by Brenda Huggins and Phil Berman: Puppet Playtime is a fun, interactive performance experience designed for very young children (0-3). In each hour-long session, two friendly performers guide children (and their grownups) through free play, sing-a-longs, stories, and imagination games.

3. Boylston Place hosts Broadway Musicals: A Jewish Legacy: EPOCH Assisted Living at Boylston Place, 615 Heath St., will host the presentation Broadway Musicals: A Jewish Legacy on Wednesday, May 22 at 2 p.m. 

4. Sparkling Cuffs Class: In this two-hour session, you will learn how to create two-styles of cuffs using vintage rhinestone chain.You should leave with a completed single wrap woven bracelet and the knowledge of how to make many style cuffs. 

5. Babysitter Lessons & Safety Training (BLAST): Babysitter Lessons and Safety Training is an American Academy of Pediatrics course that covers how to handle the basics of infant and childcare, how to react responsibly to medical emergencies and injuries, perform first aid for common childhood injuries and illnesses, and set up and run your own babysitting business. The course is open to anyone ages 11-13 at Brookline Town Hall at 3:15 p.m.