5 Things You Need To Know Today: June 22

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

1. Showers possible: There is a chance of showers and thunderstorms today, mainly after 1 p.m., with rain and storms likely this evening after 11 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. The rest of the day will be partly sunny with a high near 95 degrees and a low around 67.

2. Watch "TinTin": The will be showing (Rated: PG, 107 minutes), the first of their Summer 2012 Film Series presentations, today at 2 p.m., in the Community Room. The program is free and open to all.

3. Thrift shop: The Thrift Shop is open every Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Stop by to on “new to you” clothing and small household items. Access the shop from the entrance to the left side of the building.

4. Free Y memberships: Starting Saturday, June 23 and continuing through Sept. 8, the YMCA of Greater Boston is offering to teens ages 13-17 at all of its 13 branches, including the in Needham. Teens can visit any YMCA of Greater Boston branch to enroll with a valid state or student ID or with a parent present. 

5. Tell us about it! Blogging on Needham Patch is now easier than ever. To get started, visit our blogging page and click "Post on Patch." Blogging is a great way to promote your club, share your expertise, showcase your photography or get a community conversation going. Questions? E-mail becca.manning@patch.com or call 781-217-4233.