Five Things You Need to Know Today: Jan. 11

1. City of Falls Church Recreation and Parks Advisory Board will meet at the Community Center at 7 p.m.
2. Christmas trees are collected free of charge on Wednesdays in January and February. Place your Christmas tree at the curb after removing plastic bags, rope, and all decorations, including tinsel.
3. On this day in 1991, Congress empowers President George H. W. Bush to order an attack on Iraq.
4. On this day in 2010, the theory that Egypt's pyramids were built by free workers, not slaves, is reinforced by the discovery of new tombs near the great pyramids.
5. If today is your birthday, you share it with singer Naomi Judd (66-years-old) and actress Kim Coles (50-years-old). Happy birthday!

If there is something we missed and you feel should be in our Five Things, let us know in the comment box below. We would love to have your input!