5 Things You Need to Know Today: March 6

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. In Shrewsbury, voters in the presidential primary may be voting at different locations than previously due to the added precinct. For a complete list of locations by street, visit the . There are now 10 precincts instead of nine and some streets have been moved to new locations.

2. On this day in 1963, the hula hoop was invented by Wham-O co-founder Arthur "Spud" Melin, according to history.com. He was inspired by Australian children using wooden hoops in gym class and created the plastic version that can still be found in schools and backyards across the world. And what is the hula hoop named after? The hula dance, of course, which is a hip-shaking Hawaiin dance that looks quite similar if you've ever tried to swing a hula hoop around your waist. Not only is hula hooping fun, but it can be great exercise for children of all ages.

3. The will meet with the at 6 p.m. at the to discuss the proposed budget for the upcoming year. The regular meeting of the selectmen will begin at 7 p.m.

4. It's Dentist's Day, so take a moment to thank your favorite dentist for keeping your pearly whites clean and healthy. And if you haven't been to one in awhile, make an appointment. And don't forget to floss.

5. A free Music Together Music and Movement Classes for young children will be held at 9:45 a.m. at , 440 Main St.