Five Things You Need to Know Today: June 14, Flag Day

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

1. Cash Mob Stoughton at Chuck and Cheese on Thursday

“,” which has the goal of funneling support (and money) to local businesses, has selected  on Washington St. as its "hit" this week.

The mob "hit" will take place Thursday, June 14. Chuck and Cheese is open from 11 a.m until 11 p.m.

The mob also has an ongoing effort to encourage residents to visit the  in the downtown.

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."

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. Flag Day

Flag Day, a day to celebrate the American Flag, is observed annually on June 14. 

Check out pictures from last year's flag day festivities in the Stoughton Schools:

4. Film Program at the Stoughton Public Library

Frank Mandosa will present "From Silent Films to Sound: A Look at Movies of the 20th Century before Netflix, iPads, and Cable TV," Thursday, June 14 at 7 p.m. at the .

5. Looking Ahead: Summer Kick-Off at the YMCA

This Friday, June 15, from 6 to 8 p.m., join the (445 Central St.) for a celebration of the start of summer, with games, crafts, activities and sports; summer refreshments; open swim time in the indoor pool; obstacles; and prizes.