5 Things: Meeting Mark Wahlberg

Our weekday morning column, 5 Things You Need to Know, provides you with information that can help you plan your day and give you some fodder for water cooler conversations.

1. Stop by the at 10:30 a.m. at the , 609 Main St. Enjoy songs, books and crafts with other parents and their wee ones.

2. A Shrewsbury Patch blogger was lucky enough to be an extra in a new Mark Wahlberg. Read all about his experience. And if you'd like to blog on Patch, apply here.

3. . Take our poll and add your opinions to the comment section. Some readers are understanding while others say it's the way it is for companies who are downsizing.

4. Rain is expected on Wednesday and Thursday, so get out there and enjoy the sunny weather with highs expected to reach 72 degrees today. Check out the weather on our homepage daily.

5. Families at were invited to a Get Fit Adventure and it was a great time—they played frisbee golf outside this weekend. What a perfect day for it.

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