Five Things You Need to Know Today: March 27

1. Chat LIVE with Congressman Joe Kennedy III. Fourth District Congressman Joe Kennedy III will answer reader questions in a LIVE text chat today starting at 1:30 p.m. Tune in here to join the chat or leave your questions in the comments section in advance.

2. "Not-So-Silent" Cinema. NewTV will present "Not-So-Silent" Cinema featuring the New River Ensemble tonight at 7 p.m. The event will feature the ensemble performing the soundtrack to the classic Buster Keaton including, among others, “Electric House" and “Cops.” The show is free for all NewTV members, students, seniors, and $5 for non-members. 

3. School Committee meeting. The Newton School Committee will meet tonight for a regular meeting as well as a special budget discussion. In addition to the budget talks, the committee is scheduled to receive an update on facilities projects. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. in the Education Center. 

4. Blood Drive. The Newton Free Library will host a blood drive today from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.

5. Free CPR training next week. A free CPR course will be held on Sunday, April 7 from noon to 3 p.m. at Newton North High School. This is not a certification course, but it will teach participants CPR and how to use an AED. Participants must be Newton residents at age 14 or older. Register online now. Call 617-796-1420 with any questions.