Five Things You Need to Know Today in Norwood, Aug. 22

Five Things You Need To Know Today is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think of the feature in the comments section.

1. Are you getting Norwood Patch's headlines in your email? You could be! Sign up for our daily or weekly newsletters!

2. Norwood Day buttons are now available for purchase at the for $3 each! Remember buttons will be $4 the day of the event - Sept. 15.

3. There will be a free open house at the Gymnastics Academy of Boston on tonight from 6-8 p.m. Come by to meet the staff and check out the facilities. There will be free raffles and refreshments as well!

4. On Wednesdays, you can drop in to the between 10 a.m. and noon to participate in various arts and crafts activities. For children in kindergarten and up, no registration required.

5. The weather report for the next few days is clear and sunny with temperatures in the mid-80's. Enjoy these last couple weeks before the start of school!