5 Things You Need to Know Today: Feb. 1

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. A local H&R Block office has opened at 196 Boston Tpke. near the old Price Chopper location near Maple Avenue. Get your taxes done early, especially if you are getting a tax return.

2. A few showers are expected today with highs in the mid 50s. You know what they say, April showers bring May flowers, but maybe this year, with the lack of snow, it'll be February showers bring March flowers.

3. Learn more about Senior Fitness and Nutrition at the , at 9:30 a.m., 98 Maple Ave.

4. On this day in 1968, Richard Nixon announces his candidacy for president. He had previously lost to John F. Kennedy in the 1960 election, but would go on to win and later resign as president.

5. Come to the at 10:30 a.m., for Toddler Time, 609 Main St.