Five Things You Need to Know Today: June 7

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

1. Take a walk through the with executive director Tim Boland and learn all about . Boland is on the board of Magnolia Society International, a group of magnolia experts devoted to the promotion, study, and conservation of magnolias. Participants will be entered to win a big-leaf magnolia grown from seed collected in the wild on one of Boland’s plant expeditions. $5/free for PHA members. 10 am. For more information, call 508-693-9426

2. Join the staff for the today. Tour the current exhibits on display. Learn about upcoming events and ways to get more involved as the summer begins. Refreshments will be served. Free. 3 pm. For more information, call 508-627-4441

3. is offering a tonight at a location disclosed to participants. Learn and experience the value of raw foods and enjoy a delicious dinner of freshly prepared fruits and vegetables. $75. 5 pm. To register, call 508-645-5000 or click here to Buy Tickets.

4. at the presents the PBS documentary "A Walk to Beautiful." An inspiring story of three women rejected by their husbands and ostracized by their communities, who leave home in search of treatment for obstetric fistula. Dr. Jason Lew, who has spent much of his time in Africa helping these women, will be on hand to speak and answer questions. There will also be a knitting for charity opportunity available. Free. 6 pm.

5. Join Lily Morris this evening for a Sugar Blues Workshop at in Vineyard Haven. Learn tips for stabilizing blood sugar and energy levels, and reducing sugar cravings. 7:15 pm - 8:30 pm. Preregistration is required. For information, or to register, call 508-562-1194 or email lilykmorris@gmail.com.