Five Things You Need to Know Today: May 24

"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 Polillio's on Thursday

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

The mob "hit" will take place Thursday, May 24. Polillio's is open from 7:30 a.m. until 5 p.m.

Polillio's will have a gift for anyone who mentions they are with the mob.

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. Senior Center Closed for Maintenance 

The at 110 Rockland St. is closed for maintenance Thursday and Friday, May 24 and 25. The center is also closed Monday, May 28 for . It will reopen Tuesday, May 29. 

4. "1942, America at War"

Thursday, May 24 at 7 p.m. Stonehill College History Professor Dr. Gary Hylander presents a lecture entitled ‘1942, America at War’. He will discuss the war effort abroad and on the home front.

It takes place at the  in the Wales French Room. 

5. Register for Stoughton High Football Alumni Golf Event

The Stoughton High Gridiron Club is holding a golf tournament June 9 at . Registration details can be found here:

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