Five Things You Need to Know Today: January 26

1. There is an for Toddlers today at for ages 3-5 with Brianna Valenti Cost is $5. 1 pm – 2 pm. For more information, call 508-693-1850 or visit featherstoneart.org.

2. The has after school crafts today for kids over five. For more information, call 508-696-4211.

3. Author Cynthia Riggs and photographer Lynn Christoffers will discuss their new book at the this afternoon. 4:30 pm. For more information, call 508-693-3366.

4. Join Grow the Local Food Movement at the this evening to discuss shaping the future of good, clean, and fair food on MV. Popcorn and cider provided. Ideas, strategies and opinions are welcomed. Come help shape future direction of Slow Food MV. 5:30 pm – 7 pm. For more information, call 508-693-3869 or visit ­www.­slowfoo­dmarthasvi­neyard.­org

5. Next up for and series is French Cooking with Amandine Surier. Come to the and learn how to make traditional French chicken. $35 (plus a $10 material fee that goes to the instructor). Museum members, MVYPS staff, and seniors, take an additional 10% off on the series or each class. Bring a container for leftovers. 6:30 pm. For more information, or to register, call 508-627-4441 x110.