5 Things You Need to Know Today: July 15

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. Introduction to Engineering continues from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the , 30 Providence Rd.

2. Chair yoga is scheduled at 9 a.m. at , 30 Providence Rd.

3. Play horseshoes and enjoy a barbecue dinner starting at 11 a.m. tomorrow at the American Legion, 69 Worcester St. The festivities are a fund-raiser for the post.

4. On this day in 1904, more than 1,000 people were killed when the General Slocum sidewheel steam passenger ship caught fire in New Yorks' East River. It was greater New York City’s worst loss of life until Sept. 11, 2001. The onboard tragedy inspired new safety measures on passenger ships.

5. Today’s forecast: Another beauty: Sunny, high 81, low 61.