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. The Wilson Middle School winter concert for fifth graders is today at 9 a.m.

2. Natick senior parking permits are available at the temporary Natick Senior Center at 90 Oak St. Bring $2 (exact change preferred) to cover the cost of printing. In order to obtain a permit you must bring your driver's license and registration and be a Natick resident, listed as the car's current registered driver, have a current Massachusetts driver's license and be 65 years old or older. The permit will allow seniors to park in any metered spot downtown for the maximum time with no extra charge.

3. Join others in town at 6:30 p.m. for Family Game Night at Lilja Elementary School.

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