5 Things: Special State Primary, Youth Hockey Banquet

1. Mostly sunny: Today will be mostly sunny with a high near 67 and a low around 44, according to the National Weather Service.

2. State primary: Today is the Massachusetts Special State Primary to fill the U.S. Senate seat of John Kerry. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. For more information, including voting locations, visit the state Elections Division web site at http://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/. For a look at who's running for the seat, check out Patch's interviews with the candidates.

3. Youth hockey banquet: The Charlestown Youth Hockey Association will hold their annual End-of-Year Banquet tonight at 6 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus hall (545 Medford St.). Uniforms should be turned in at this event.
 
4. Story time: Bring the kids to the Charlestown Branch Library (179 Main St.) today at 4:30 p.m. to read books illustrated by David Diaz and create self-portraits based on Diaz’ artwork. 

5. Chamber "Night Out": The Charlestown Chamber of Commerce will host a monthly "night out" tonight from 6-8 p.m. at Crate Escape (200 Terminal St.). Enjoy complimentary appetizers and beverages. Attendees are invited to bring their dogs as well. For information about joining the Charlestown Chamber, email CharlestownMAChamber@gmail.com. If you are interested in hosting a Chamber Night Out, email Stephanie Rivkind at srivkind@hammondre.com. 

Got a Charlestown event coming up? Make sure it's on our calendar and send the link to becca.manning@patch.com to be featured in one of our morning "5 Things You Should Know.”