Five Things You Need to Know Today: April 23

1. Road paving. According to the Newton Police Department website, there will be road construction on Needham Street (road grinding) April 21-26 from 8 p.m. - 5 a.m. There will be detours, but motorists should seek alternate routes.

2. Forum for potential/current political candidates. The League of Women Voters of Newton and the Newton Election Commission invite candidates, potential candidates, campaign managers, campaign treasurers and all interested citizens to a workshop that offers practical information and advice about political campaigns. The evening will include a number of panelists, including Newton Patch Editor Melanie Graham! The forum starts at 7 p.m. and will be held at Brigham House, 20 Hartford St., Newton Highlands.

3. Go Lions! The Newton South girls' varsity lacrosse team will host Westford Academy this afternoon in a home match at 4 p.m.

4. Indoor farmers' market. The Newton Indoor Farmers' Market will be open today at the Hyde Community Center from 1:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.

5. Community development awards. The city of Newton will hold the 2013 Housing and Community Development Awards tonight at Mount Ida College. The evening, which starts at 7 p.m., will also include a screening of an original documentary that explores the impact of community development programs on the lives of Newton residents.