5 Things You Need to Know Today: May 11

Our weekday morning column, 5 Things You Need to Know, provides you with information that can help you plan your day and give you some fodder for water cooler conversations.

1. Everyone needs a little break with friends, even moms. Come to the , 6:30 p.m., at , 16 Summer St. Enjoy vendors, free giveaways and fun with your friends. All proceeds will be donated to the school.

2. Part of tonight's Relay for Life event at , , the Beatles tribute band, will be performing at 6 p.m. to kickoff the overnight event. All proceeds will go to the American Cancer Society.

3. . It seems like our state is ahead of the curve and it's nice to see the president joining the cause.

4. One home in town sold above the asking price. Do you think the market is heating up? Four homes sell in town this week.

5. One blogger writes about the importance of getting together with other moms when you're a parent, even if you don't leave the house. . And if you'd like to blog, sign up here.

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