Five Things You Need to Know Today: December 30

1. The School Vacation Children's Program continues today at the . Kids can enjoy activities, crafts, movies, popcorn, hot chocolate and more. For more information, call 508-627-4221.

2. The JC Trio plays jazz at the this afternoon. 4 pm.                

3. There’s a New Year's Eve party at the at the YMCA tonight. All students aged 13-18 are welcome. Dance to a DJ maybe a few live performances. Alcohol and drug free. 7 pm – 11 pm. For more information, call 508-696-7171.

4. There is a special event at the tonight: Ganesh is Fresh! Movement, mantra, and meditation inspired by Ganesh, yoga’s patron saint of new beginnings. Usher in 2012 in a delightful way with Jane Norton. Sweets and chai to follow. $12 suggested donation. 6 pm – 8 pm

5. There’s another Pre New Year's Eve Dance Party tonight at the Portuguese-American Club, Oak Bluffs with DJ Donald Rose. 8:30 pm–12:30 am. No cover charge. For more information, call 508-693-9875.