5 Things You Need to Know Today: May 19

1. Waban Village Day. Waban will celebrate its village charm today with the annual Waban Village Day. The day kicks off at 11:30 a.m. with the Newton North Jazz Ensemble. The rest of the festivities include more music, games and more. There are some street closings in the area (Beacon Street and Woodward; Wyman Street; Pine Ridge Road.

2. Newton's Annual Memorial Day Parade. If you're looking for a little more fun today, don't miss Newton's Annual Memorial Day Parade. City officials, organizations and others will march in the annual patriotic event, which steps off at 2 p.m. from Our Lady's Church. Check out more details.

3. 2013 Newton Home Tour. This annual event is always a big draw. It begins at The Jackson Homestead and Museum at noon and focuses on a number of non-commercial properties in Newton that showcase excellence in historic preservation and creative adaptation. The event is a major annual fundraiser for Historic Newton.

4. Big Sisters Needed. There are 25 girls in the Newton area in need of Big Sisters in the Big Sister Association of Greater Boston. If you're interested in becoming a Big Sister, check out this info.

5. Sports on Patch. Want to see your son's or daughter's sports scores or highlights featured on Newton Patch? You can make that happen. There are a variety of simple options to get those sports highlights featured on the site.