Five Things You Need to Know Today: Aug. 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. Check out the offerings at , 130 Ferry St., South Grafton at the open house and fall registration at 8:30 a.m.

2. Play pitch at 1 p.m. at the , 30 Providence Road, Grafton.

3. The Board of Health meets at 6:30 p.m. at , 30 Providence Road.

4. Two major events in rock history took place outdoors on this date. In 1965, the Beatles played to nearly 60,000 fans in Shea Stadium in New York City. Many believe this milestone began the era of stadium rock. And in 1969, Woodstock opened. But if you were there, you probably don’t remember it.

5. Today’s forecast: Rain, high 75, low 63.