Five Things You Need to Know Today: February 16

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

1. 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."

"The winter months are upon us and they are especially tough months for the folks who shop at the pantries," Carbone continued. "Heating bills make buying good nourishing food difficult or impossible."

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.

2. Converse with a Nurse

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

3. Senior Center Events

• 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. - Senior Fitness
• 10 a.m. - Blood Pressure Clinic at Rose Forte
• 10:30 a.m. - Blood Pressure Clinic at the Senior Center
• 10:30 a.m. - Quilting
• 11 a.m. - Piano with Rita
• 12 p.m. - Knitting and Crocheting
• 12:30 p.m. - Canasta
• 12:30 p.m. - 2 p.m. - Wii Bowling
• 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. - MS Support Group
• 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. - Tap Dancing
• LUNCH (11:15 a.m.) - Stuffed Shells

4. Winter Parking Regulations

Winter Parking Regulations are currently in effect, and will continue until April 1, 2012. 

There is no overnight street parking allowed between the hours of 1 a.m. and 6 a.m. from December 1 to April 1.

There is a $15 fine for violating the winter parking ban and the vehicle is subject to be towed at the owner's expense.

5. Looking Ahead: Sharing Stories of Glen Echo

There is an open house and community sharing of Glen Echo stories at the Stoughton Historical Society this Sunday, February 19, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. A formal presentation will take place at 2 p.m.