5 Things You Need to Know Today: March 6

Our weekday 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. In Grafton, voters are not only voting in the presidential primary, but also for 32 candidates vying for seats on the Republican Town Committee. They will also have be voting for their choice of state committee man and woman. And just because President Obama is running unopposed on the Democratic ballot, there are . The polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the gymnasium.  

2. Stop by the for  at 9:30 a.m., 30 Providence Rd.

3. It's Dentist's Day, so take a moment to thank your favorite dentist for keeping your pearly whites clean and healthy. And if you haven't been to one in awhile, make an appointment. And don't forget to floss.

4. The is holding a , at 10:30 a.m., at 33 Grafton Cmn. Enjoy a story, songs, puppets and crafts.

5. On this day in 1963, the hula hoop was invented by Wham-O co-founder Arthur "Spud" Melin, according to history.com. He was inspired by Australian children using wooden hoops in gym class and created the plastic version that can still be found in schools and backyards across the world. And what is the hula hoop named after? The hula dance, of course, which is a hip-shaking Hawaiin dance that looks quite similar if you've ever tried to swing a hula hoop around your waist. Not only is hula hooping fun, but it can be great exercise for children of all ages.