5 Things You Need to Know Today: March 20

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. If you're a fan of Katniss Everdeen, then you need to come to the , at 5 p.m., at the , 609 Main St. Join other teen fans who can hardly wait for this weekend's premiere of the movie based on the book. 

2. Oh, happy day, today is the first day of spring, the vernal equinox. Today, there will be exactly 12 hours of daylight and 12 hours of nighttime, and the weather is expected to hit the low 70s. Get out there and take a walk and enjoy the sunshine.

3. Get moving with your kids at the , at 9:15 and 9:45 a.m. at the , 440 Main St. The class is free and open to the public.

4. , it's the perfect day to honor the history of the Republican Party. On this day, the Republican Party was founded in 1854.

5. . Teaching your children about stranger danger is a first step in protecting them.

Follow us on Facebook and Twitter to keep up to date on the latest Shrewsbury news, or simply hit the "like" button at the top of this page. If you'd like to receive the daily newsletter with our top stories, click here.