5 Things You Need to Know Today: Feb. 1

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. Panthers hockey takes on Ashland in an away game today. Game time is 4:50 p.m. at Loring ice rink in Framingham. 

2.  is hosting  today; where High School students can meet with peers and engage in religious discussion. 

3. Saxophone players: Stop by  today at 6 p.m. for where you can try new types of saxophones and practice your instrument with fellow students. 

4. The is hosting Expressive Canvas Painting Workshop today for artists ages 9 and up. The class begins at 3 p.m. and costs $22. 

5. Grab an umbrella today, the forecast is predicting rain throughout the morning with highs in the fifties.