5 Things You Need to Know Today: Feb. 3

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 for their , at 10 a.m., 98 Maple Ave.

2. On this day in 1959, the music officially died, or so the legend goes. Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J.P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson died in a plane crash on their way to a concert in Minnesota. In 1973, singer Don McLean honored the singers in his classic American Pie. To pick up a CD of the Don McLean's infamous song along with music from the legendary singers who died, stop by .

3. Bring your knitting needles to the at 3:30 p.m., at the , 609 Main St.

4. A public auction has been scheduled to sell off town property. It is scheduled for Feb. 22 at 10 a.m. at the town hall.

5. Enjoy the local arts at the , 6 p.m., at , 45 Oak St.