Five Things You Need to Know Today: September 25

1. There are Stories and Songs for all ages this morning at the Chilmark Public Library. 10:30 am. For more information, call 508-645-3360.

2. The A Gallery in Vineyard Haven has two shows running consecutively. features small affordable works by favorite local artists, and some artists you may not know yet. Photography and Fall Art @ A features photographs by Ed Grazda, David Welch, Elissa Turnbull, Emily Drazen, Kathryn Osgood, Edwina Rissland and Shannon Rynd Ray, Mariana Cook; installation piece by Paul Lazes and Louise Sweet; sculptures by Steve Lohman and Rick Lazes and more. 10:30 am – 7 pm. For more information, call 774-327-9422

3. The Tom Maley Life Drawing Group meets this morning at Featherstone. This group met for many years at the home of Tom Maley and now meets at Featherstone on Tuesday mornings. New participants welcome. Participants paint or draw as they wish. $10. 9:30 am. For more information, call 508-693-9566

4. It’s Two-Dollar Tuesday Lunch day today at Edgartown Council on Aging. Includes sandwich, soup, and dessert…best lunch deal on the island- guaranteed. Noon – 1 pm. Call ahead to reserve your seat: 508.627.4368

5. Tonight the Vineyard Haven Public Library presents a discussion on How to Protect Yourself from Tick-Borne Illnesses. Panel members include Dr. Michael Loberg, Maura Valley, Dr. Lena Prisco and Dr. Bruce Stelle. 7 pm. For more information, call 508-696-4211 ext. 16.