Five Things You Need to Know Today: March 1

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

1. SHS Boys' Basketball State Tournament Action

The Stoughton High Black Knights boys’ basketball team (17-4) "hosts" Norwood (12-9) in a quarterfinal matchup in the MIAA Division 2 South Sectional Tournament.

The game is at Canton High and starts at 7 p.m.

Stoughton is the #4 seed, while Norwood is the #12 seed. in the opening round to advance.

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. Real Time Traffic (and Gas Prices) Now on Stoughton Patch

Want to check the traffic scene before you begin your morning commute to work or your evening drive home?

Now you can thanks to our partners from MapQuest.

Get the latest traffic patterns and the cheapest gas prices in the Stoughton area by clicking here.

4. 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.

5. Looking Ahead: Open Mic Night at Paris Cabaret

The following is submitted by the Paris Cabaret:

The (Monk St. in Stoughton) will be hosting an Open Mic Night on Saturday, March 3 with Carol O'Shaughnessy, Boston's Leading Lady of Cabaret with Tom La Mark on piano.

Calling all singers and instrumentalists who would like to perform. Bring
your own sheet music or just come listen, relax and enjoy the fun as Carol
is truly a talent to be hold!

Doors open up at 6:30 p.m for dining with Carol beginning at 7:30 p.m. With only a $7 cover this is quite a full night of talent and entertainment!

Reservations are recommended by calling 781-297-SHOW(7469).
For more information visit www.StarlineRoom.com or ocarolo.com.