Our daily morning column, 5 Things You Need to Know, provides you with information that can help you plan your day and give you some fodder for water cooler conversations.

1. Natick Patch editor Alissa Letkowski and advertising manager Steve Antonellis will be at Starbucks in Sherwood Plaza today between 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. to speak with residents and business owners about advertising opportunities, story ideas, and how you and your business can get the most out of the Patch experience. Stop by and say hello!

2. Kids in grades 6 through 9 are invited to the Cole Center for a Babysitter Training Course today from noon to 3 p.m. today. Attendees will learn babysitter safety tips, basic first aid and how to entertain kids. Bring a lunch and a snack. Call 508-647-6530 for more information.

3. Tickets are on sale for the annual Natick Center Associates Heart of the Community Award dinner on March 25 at Dolphin Seafood. This year, Steve Levinksy and Denise Girardin will receive the award. For tickets, call Margaret Sleeper at 508-650-8848 email info@natickcenter.org.

4. Students at the Walnut Hill School for the Arts will perform The Cripple of Inishmaan at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20.

5. Do you want to share your opinions and expertise with others in Natick? Blog on Patch! Email Alissa.Letkowski@patch.com for more information.

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