5 Things You Need to Know Today: Dec. 20

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. Learn how to make your spreadsheets sizzle at the Computer Class - Intro to Excel at 10:30 a.m. at the , 609 Main St.

2. Enjoy a holiday celebration at the Friends of the Shrewsbury Senior Center Holiday Celebration, 1 p.m. at the , 98 Maple Ave.

3. Today is Go Caroling Day, so take a few minutes and bundle up and spread the holiday cheer to those in your neighborhood. It'll be cold out there, but it's worth it to share the joy to friends and neighbors. And if you want to carol with others, come to Caroling on the Common on Friday night at 7 p.m. on the town common.

4. Send in your holiday decoration photos and could win $100,000. There is still time to submit photos.

5. Nominate an athlete of the year and teacher of the year before Friday.