5 Things You Need to Know Today: Feb. 9

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. The next two days you will enjoy highs in the mid-40s. Get out there and enjoy the nice weather before it turns colder this weekend because lows are expected in the teens and highs only reaching mid 20s or 30 degrees. Check our daily weather report, so you can plan for the week.

2. Bring your kids to the at the , today at 10:30 a.m., 609 Main St.

3. Get your kids moving at the , at 6 p.m., at the .

4. Stop by the meeting at 7 p.m. tonight to learn more about the fundraiser. The meeting will be held at , 18 Summer St.

5. Don't leave the house before you check the traffic and cheapest gas in Shrewsbury. The feature is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.