5 Things You Need to Know Today: Jan. 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. Tickets are available for the gala on Feb. 11, at 6 p.m. at . Tickets are $85 per person and benefit the organization.

2. Did your child make it? If so, deposits for those students chosen is Jan. 30, then the school department moves onto the waiting list.

3. Learn some French tonight at 4 p.m. at the , 609 Main St.

4. See where the traffic is before your commute, along with the cheapest gas in town. It's a new feature of Shrewsbury Patch and is always on the homepage.

5. "Like" our Facebook page and stay on top of the latest Shrewsbury news. It takes one click and we'll "like" you back if you have a public page.