5 Things You Need to Know Today: Dec. 21

Our weekday morning column, 5 Things You Need to Know, provides you with information that can help you plan your day and give you some fodder for water cooler conversations.

1. Winter begins today, which is also the darkest day of the year. But the day truly reflects that song lyric: The darkest hour is just before dawn.

2. A holiday party and collaboration meeting for l parents will be held at 2:30 p.m. at Grafton High School.

3. The Affordable Housing Trust meets at 7 p.m. at the

4. “Two Guys Who Like to Talk’’ will air live for the final time at 8 p.m. on Grafton Community Television.

5. Forecast: Sun and showers, high  48, low 42.