5 Things You Need to Know Today: Jan. 24

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. Get moving with your kids at the Music Together Music and Movement Classes for young children at 9:15 a.m., at , 440 Main St.

2. It's National Blood Donor Month, so before the month is over, donate blood—there are so many people in need. You can schedule an appointment to donate blood by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS. The donation center is located at
381 Plantation St., in Worcester.

3. Bring a book you've read recently and enjoyed to the SPLAT Book Share at 4 p.m., at the , 609 Main St.

4. It's also Give a Compliment Day, so take some time today to compliment someone else for a job well done. If I was to compliment someone this week, it would be the New England Patriots for the lucky win against the Ravens on Sunday. Job well done, but the team better get prepped for the Superbowl because the Giants are going to be a tough competitor.

5. It's going to clear up for tomorrow with a high in the low 40s expected. Before you leave, check the roads and the best local gas prices.