Five Things You Need to Know Today: March 16

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

1. Voting comes to a close at 9 am today in our Readers’ Choice Best of Martha’s Vineyard Patch Best Place to Spend St. Patrick’s Day. Make sure you check back at noon when we announce the winner.

2. There is a St. Patrick's Day Breakfast today at in Vineyard Haven this morning. Open to all members or potential members of the Tisbury Business Association. $15. 8 am – 9:30 am.

3. The presents an Guitar Workshop today: "Journey Through Patterns and Exercises for both Hands" featuring in depth exercises, a hefty dose of scale theory, and some fun. Bring your guitar, acoustic or electric. $20 for 2 Hours; $30 for 3 Hours; $20 for both for members. 2 pm.

4. Tonight is the with Live and Silent Auctions at the . All proceeds benefit the Edgartown 8^th graders trip to Washington DC.  Enjoy a sit down dinner provided by the Harborview, bid on hundreds of silent auction items and relish the excitement of the live auction led by Island personality Trip Barnes. 6 pm. $35. Tickets are $35 and available at the Edgartown School, The Beach House in Vineyard Haven or on line at TicketsMV.  For more info call the Edgartown School at 508-627-3316.

5. There is a Free Friday Movie is at the . Free popcorn and drinks. Sponsored by the Friends of the Chilmark Public Library. 7 pm. For information on tonight's film, call 508-645-3360.