Five Things You Need to Know Today: August 4

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

1. There is a Touch A Truck Event today at the West Tisbury Fire Department. Several large vehicles will be on display to climb and explore. $8 or $16 per family. Proceeds go to benefit playground renovation. 9 am - 1 pm.

2. The Martha's Vineyard Ice Skating Arena is holding a Summer Brunch at Hooked (formerly Lola's) in Oak Bluffs today. Enjoy sumptuous brunch, open mimosa and bloody Mary bar and entertainment by Philly D. There will be silent and live auctions. 11 am – 2 pm.

3. Join the Museum Board of Directors and Staff for a and tour of the new Martha's Vineyard Museum , at the former Marine Hospital/St. Pierre School in Vineyard Haven. Free. 10 am – 1 pm. For more information, call 508-627-4441

4. The starts this afternoon at the Steamship Authority Dock in Oak Bluffs with "Made In the Shade." The parade route goes up Circuit Ave and making its way to the Tabernacle to kick off the "Cool Jazz Saturday" show featuring the best in today's smooth jazz. Noon. For more information, visit www.mvjazzfest.com.

5. this evening at the in Vineyard Haven. Starring Anna Yukevich as Romeo and Katherine Reid as Juliet. Adults $20, $10 under age 25. 5 pm. For more information, call 508-687-2452