5 Things, June 28: Hawaiian Luau and Summer Reading

"Five Things you Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance.

1. Improving Town Meeting

The first meeting of the Stoughton Board of Selectmen subcommittee to examine how to possibly improve Town Meeting will take place Thursday, June 28 at 7 p.m. in the Great Hall of the (third floor).

An agenda is posted in the media gallery.

2. Stoughton Public Library 2012 Summer Reading Program Registration

Stoughton residents can register for the Summer Reading Programs (children's and teen) at the , starting Thursday, June 28.

The opening registration period is Thursday, June 28 from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m., and is followed by a performance by Peg's Puppets at 3 p.m.

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3. Hawaiian Luau at the Stoughton Senior Center

There will be a Hawaiian Luau at the Stoughton Senior Center Thursday, June 28 at 11:30 a.m. Tickets are $5 for Stoughton senior citizens. Tickets are $8 for out-of-town seniors.

There will be lunch and entertainment. Seating is limited. Luau attire is requested, but not required.

4. Thursday is Food Pantry Day in Stoughton

Stoughton resident Peg Carbone continues her effort to curb hunger in Stoughton, personally picking up donations for the food pantries every Thursday.

Here's a note from Peg: "I pick up non perishable food and also household items every Thursday, anywhere in Stoughton and deliver them to the food pantry. Please tell your friends and neighbors. One item, one bag or several, and I will pick them up every Thursday."

Haven't called to arrange a pickup? It's not too late. Call Peg at 508-889-1385 or send an email to peg.carbone@comcast.net.

5. Converse with a Nurse

Every Thursday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at  on the 2nd Floor, meet Stoughton Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) nurses and ask health-related questions and discuss your concerns.