5 Things You Need to Know Today: Feb. 14

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. It's Valentine's Day, so take some time to share the love. We'd love to see the object of your affection whether it's your sweetie, your kids, your pet or a friend. Email a photo of your love to Editor Jennifer.Lucarelli@patch.com and we'll add them to the story.

2. Spring sports registration opens today at the . Parents of athletes can register their students on the school department's website for the following sports: baseball, softball lacrosse, outdoor track and crew.

3. Learn more about your child's school and attend the  at 7 p.m. tonight at Paton School, 58 Grafton St.

4. The Shrewsbury Child Development Committee is hosting a Valentine's Party at the from 10 to 11 a.m., 34 Prospect St. for kids up to school age. Crafts, games and a story hour are planned.

5. Today is also National Organ Donor Day and if you haven't already, sign up as an organ donor. You can do it at the Registry of Motor Vehicles and learn more about it on their website.