Five Things You Need to Know Today: July 29

Five Things You Need to Know Today is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance.

1. This morning at , Sherry Sidoti teaches . Combining asana, dynamic meditation, chanting, pranayama, and self-soul-exploration, Sherry weaves the teachings of Bhakti Yoga, Shamanism, Tantra, Yoga Philosophy, Song, Dance, Laughter and fullness into a Sunday Morning Celebration. $17. 10 am – 11:30 am.

2. invites the whole family to come by this morning for Community Chores Collect eggs, tend to animals and the garden. $10 per family. Rain or shine. Please wear closed-toed shoes. 9 am - 10:30 am.

3. The Tisbury Business Association is holding a celebration of the today. Wander through downtown Vineyard Haven and enjoy food and entertainment as they showcase the best in the town’s arts, fine arts, culinary arts, literary arts, performance arts and more. 4 pm – 7 pm

4. Tonight at in Vineyard Haven, there is an show "Painting The Fleet, A survey of New Bedford and Fairhaven fishing vessels 1999 – 2012." Featuring oil on canvas, contemporary maritime paintings of New England’s largest fishing fleet. Reception from 5 pm – 8 pm. Show runs through August 9^th. For more information, call 774-327-9422

5. The continues tonight under the tent with award-winning poet of witness and human rights advocate, Carolyn Forche. $20. Tickets are sold on a first come basis on the day of the event beginning at 6 pm. will offer poetry books for purchase. 7 pm. For more information, call 508-693-1850.