5 Things You Need to Know Today: May 17

1. Parents Night Out. Energy Fitness & Gymnastics is hosting a Parents Night Out event this evening beginning at 6:30. Children will run and play and enjoy a pizza a veggies dinner while parents have a chance to spend a Friday night kid-free. Check out costs and more information.

2. Dating Violence Awareness Walk. Senior Girl Scout Troop 63053 in partnership with REACH Beyond Domestic Violence are hosting a walk around Crystal Lake to raise awareness of teen dating violence and how to get help. The Love is Respect Walk will begin at 7 p.m. at the Hyde Community Center.

3. Picture Books on Film. The Newton Free Library will present short films based on picture books from 10:30 a.m.-11 a.m. today.

4. Electronic/Computer Drop-Off Weekend. Once weekend per month the Recycling Depot at Rumford Avenue accepts electronics and computers. That Friday and Saturday is here, Mayy 17-18. Check out the list of acceptable items and the associated fees.

5. Have you checked out our new Local Voices section of Patch? We have plenty of interesting blog entries coming in from locals and even more are on the way. Are you interested in blogging for Patch? Find out more information here!