Five Things You Need to Know Today: May 25

1. The Run for 1 is today. Support Boston's One Fund by donating and cheer on local runners.

2. Getting ready for Memorial Day? Here's some things you ought to know about the parade route, travel, and gas prices.

3. Sending care packages to troops overseas is a time-honored tradition. This Memorial Day, Emeritus is continuing the tradition by announcing “Heroes Emeritus” – an initiative to deliver care packages to local senior veterans and veterans' families and to honor them for their service. The care packages will consist of nightlights, first aid kits, medication management containers, water bottles, nutritious snacks and other items to help ensure our local heroes are safe in their homes. Heroes Emeritus is an extension of the “Safely Somewhere” program, which helps ensure all seniors are safe wherever they live. The care package will also contain an Emeritus Medal of Valor, thanking veterans for their service. If you know of a local senior veteran or a family of a fallen veteran who could use some extra care, call Emeritus at Plymouth Beach at 508-746-9733 or visit www.emeritus.com.

4. Visit Plimoth Plantation for the annual heirloom plant sale from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. May 25 through 27 and June 1 and 2 in the Hornblower Horticultural Center. The sale is a perennial favorite, featuring 17th century English and Native herbs, vegetables and flowers, as well as current favorites like heirloom tomatoes, broccoli raab, lemon grass, annual bedding flowers and more. Proceeds will help support Plimoth Plantation’s horticulture program. From 8 to 10 a.m. May 25, all members enjoy 30 percent off and receive a complimentary plant as a thank you. For more information, call 508-746-1622 or visit www.plimoth.org.

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