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5 Things You Need to Know Today: Feb. 27

Donate canned goods this month.

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. In this economy, I'm always looking for savings. This week, is teaming with Pepsi and offering customers $25 in savings. From discounts on Doritos and packs of soda, the discounts are good all week.

2. The Fitness Asylum posted a new cover photo on Facebook. It seems like it's true that losing weight is 80 percent nutrition and 20 percent working out. How do you stay in shape? Let us know your tips in the comments.

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3. It's even easier to post on comments on our site--all you need to do is sign in with your Facebook account. It takes just a moment and you can share your thoughts on the latest stories about Shrewsbury.

4. It's canned food month, so take some time to clean our your pantry and donate to the , located on Route 9 in Shrewsbury or to . There are so many families in need and it is a great way to give back.

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5. Learn about your past at the at the at 7 p.m., 609 Main St.

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