5 Things You Need to Know Today: Feb. 2

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. The is asking residents to support their "No Show Ball" by not attending. That's right. Go online and purchase your "virtual tickets" for $5 to an event that will not be taking place. By doing this, all the proceeds will go towards the development of children in the MetroWest community and not towards an extravagant fundraising event. The event itself will "not" take place on April 1 – April Fool’s Day. Tickets can be purchased online. Be sure to forward to your friends, family and colleagues because the more “no shows,” the better!

2. The adult Practical Nursing Program at  is holding their annual Open House Wednesday, Feb. 8. Learn how it is possible to become a practical nurse through a 10 month program. See lab demonstrations and attend an informational presentation. Registration and check-in is from 5:45 to 6 p.m., the information session with demonstration is from 6 to 7:30 p.m., with a question and answer session following. RSVP online to by Friday, Feb. 3. Go to this website to reserve your spot. 

3. Here are the top checkout requests at the this week: 1. The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho; 2. Boardwalk Empire (DVD); 3. Body Surfing by Anita Shreve; 4. Brave Emily by Valerie Tripp; 5. The Change Up (DVD)

4. Happy Groundhog Day! The local version of Punxsutawney Phil, Ms. G of Mass Audubon’s Drumlin Farm in Lincoln, will be delivering her winter forecast at 9:30 a.m. this morning. We'll let you know what she has to say!

5. Students in the Senior Leadership Class at  have taken on a new challenge as part of the “Fuel Up to Play 60” grant which encourages students to eat a healthy breakfast. The students will be offering morning fare such as waffles, muffins, fruit, paninis, yogurt parfaits, and juices in the newly developed Cyber Cafe in the school’s Media Center. Bistro tables, booths reminiscent of diners, and funky artwork give the area an upbeat flair.  With help from the Superintendent Mary Jo Nawrocki, students shopped for wall art, sculptures and accessories that would create the right atmosphere, and held a soft opening for a small group. Students hope to be open on a regular basis in a few weeks.

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