5T: Give the Gift of Life with a Blood Drive

Five Things You Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 

Today is Tuesday, May 7. Here are 5 things you need to know:

• Morning clouds, but warm: Looks like a slightly overcast but warm day today. According to the National Weather Service we can expect clouds through mid morning and then gradually clearing. High temperature near 75 degrees. Foggy late tonight. Otherwise mostly clear with a low around 50 degrees. 

• Public meeting: The Board of Appeals is meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the main hearing room at Town Hall.

• Blood drive: The American Red Cross is holding a blood drive from 1:30 to 7 p.m. today at the Burlington American Legion, 162 Winn St. Do your part and donate today and give the gift of life. 

• New career help: The Burlington Public Library is hosting a Career Transition program from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. today. This is a networking and workshop dedicated to providing a 'roadmap to re-employment' for transitioning professionals. It is free and all are welcome.

• Career fair: Cambridge St. KinderCare is holding a job fair from 3 to 7 p.m. They are looking to meet with quality educators seeking valuable and meaningful experience in their childcare centers. Click here for more information.