Five Things You Need to Know Today: February 23

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

1. Black History Program at the Senior Center

On Thursday, February 23, 2012, at 12:30 p.m. the Stoughton Senior Serenaders will perform their Black History Musical Program at the . Refreshments will be served.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. Sports on Tap

The Stoughton High boys' hockey team takes on Bourne at the Gallo Arena in Bourne in the final game of the regular season, Thursday at 2 p.m.

5. 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.