Five Things You Need to Know Today: April 9

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

1. This week our Readers’ Choice Best of Patch poll is: Best Sporting Goods. Where do you buy your sneakers? How about your fishing polls? Your surf boards? Vote for your favorite place and then go to Patch Places and give your nominee a review.

2. The Little Farmers are back in action at today. Farmers ages 5 to 7 can collect eggs, visit the sheep and make a healthy snack. $15 per session, or $105 for 8 sessions through May 21^st. 3:30 pm to 5 pm. For more information, or to register, call 508-627-7007 ext. 103.

3. It’s Open Mic Night tonight at the hosted by Anthony Esposito. 7 pm. $5; members free.

4. hosts a Women Circle tonight. The overall theme is sisterhood and nurture connection. Women speak one at a time, while others really listen with an open mind and heart. Please dress for the evening weather and bring your flashlight for the walk up. Donations between $10 and $ 20 are not only greatly appreciated; they ensure the continuation of this circle. 7 pm – 9 pm. For more information, call 508-645-2008

5. hosts a tonight at the Sail MV building in Vineyard Haven. Students are introduced to basic chart work, course plotting, coastal piloting. They learn about aids to navigation and how to allow for tides and currents. Each student will be assigned an individual navigation station with all of the necessary charts and tools.  Cost is $150 with a 20% discount for to Sail MV members. The course is limited to twelve students and preregistration required. 7 pm - 9 pm. For more information or to reserve a spot, call 508-696-7644.