Five Things You Need to Know Today: May 11

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

1. Our Best of Patch Readers’ Choice Poll is Best Staycation Destination comes to a close today. Make sure to check back at noon when we announce the winner.

2. and Sunday is Mother's Day! Order your Savory Pie from for Friday pickup at our backdoor in Chilmark and receive 10% off your order. This weeks special - Spinach Mushroom Quiche - Delicious!  Mom will LOVE it! Call 508-645-COOK(2665) for orders or more information.

3. Today, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health Commissioner John Auerbach will talk about healthy living at the .  2 pm. For more information, call 508-693-9433

4. The Mass Audubon Bird-a-thon starts today at 6 pm. For more information on how to join a team, to make a donation call at 508-627-4850, or visit massaudubon.org/birdathon.

5. In what is likely the most elaborate belly dance program ever offered on the Island, Vineyard Bellydance and Revue will present a full length show tonight at the . The belly dance extravaganza, will feature guest dancers from around New England, music and dance styles from various countries and works by eight different choreographers. $8. 7 pm.