5 Things You Need To Know Today: Aug. 6
The final session of swimming lessons at Rosemary Pool begins today.
“Five Things You Need to Know Today” is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance.
1. Mostly cloudy: It will be mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms this morning, switching to mostly sunny in the afternoon, according to the National Weather Service. Highs will be in the mid 80s and lows will be in the upper 50s. Chance of rain: 60 percent.
2. Drop-in crafts: Bring children ages 2-6 to the Needham Free Public Library from 10:30-11:15 p.m. for “Pajamarama Bedtime” crafts. This program is free, with no registration required.
3. Market coupons: Needham residents ages 60 and up are encouraged to drop by the Stephen Palmer Senior Center between 1 and 2:30 p.m. to pick up coupon booklets to use at the Needham Farmers Market. Only 25 booklets will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis to income-eligible residents.
4. Swimming lessons: The fourth and final session of Needham Park and Recreation swimming lessons begins today. Classes are open to all levels. Cost is $30 per student with a Rosemary Pool Pass or $60 without a pass. Register online at needhamma.gov/parkandrecreation or in person at the Park and Recreation Office, located on the first floor of the Public Services Administration Building. Registration closes on Tuesday, Aug. 7 at 5 p.m.
5. Win a White House tour: For a chance to win some great prizes, come to the Library Foundation of Needham’s annual Black, White & Read All Over Gala on Friday, Sept. 14 at the Needham Sheraton from 7-11 p.m. Bid on sports tickets, spa trips, gift items and more at the live and silent auctions. Proceeds from the $75 gala tickets help to provide enriching programs and services for the library beyond what the town budget can cover. Visit www.lfnonline.org to purchase tickets.