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5 Things You Need to Know Today: March 15

Beware of the Ides of March.

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. . Classes are offered for kids, adults and seniors.

2. Beware of those who may betray you because today is the Ides of March, the day Julius Caesar ignored the warnings of an oracle and was stabbed by one of his closest advisers, Brutus. It was widely reported at the time that his last words were, "Et tu Brute," which I'm sure many of us have said when we've been wronged by those closest to us.

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3. On this day in 1972, the Godfather opens in theaters. Directed by Francis Ford Coppola, the movie has left its mark on our lives including famous quotes like, "Leave the gun. Take the canolli." If you're interested in seeing the movie again of for the first time, stop by the .

4. Don't forget to vote in our poll about . There's still time before we crown the winner on Friday morning.

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5. will meet at 4:30 today at the town hall in municipal room B.

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