5 Things You Need to Know Today: May 15

1. Constituent Hours for Ward 6. Vicki Danberg, Ward 6 alderman-at-large, will hold her monthly consitutent visit today at the Newton Senior Center from 10 a.m.-11 a.m. Stop by to talk with your alderman and enjoy some tea or coffee.

2. Spring Cleaning Your Video Collection. Play it Again Video on Needham Street offers individuals the opportunity to view their old VHS or 8mm tapes as well as other kinds of old media for free before deciding whether to transfer them to DVD or CD. Before you just toss those old tapes on a spring cleaning rampage, you might want to make an appointment.

3. Bird Walking and Watching. Newton Conservator Pete Gilmore will lead a bird watching walk along the Charles River today at 10 a.m. The walk will being at 700 Pleasant St., in Watertown.

4. Orchestra Season Finale. The New Philharmonia Orchestra is gearing up for its final performances of the season this weekend. Check out the details in this announcement.

5. Author Visit. Jane Roper will be at the Auburndale Community Library Library tonight at 7:30  to read from her book "Double Time: How I Survived -- and Mostly Thrived -- Through the First Three Years of Mothering Twins." Roper will share stories and talk with guests.