"Five Things You Need To Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance.

1. Learn about YouthLEAD

Youth LEAD Executive Director Janet Penn discusses her program with the Sharon Adult Center and Council on Aging's Over 60 Men's Club at 9:15 a.m. at the Sharon Community Center.

2. Attend the selectmen's meeting

The Sharon Board of Selectmen meets at 7 p.m. at the Sharon Town Offices.

3. Check out a Sharon resident's art

Artist Tatiana Roulin of Sharon has her personal art show at Perk's Coffehouse in Norwood throughout January. Perk's hours are 6 a.m to 8 p.m. Monday, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.

4. Play Ping Pong

Play Ping Pong at the Sharon Community Center from 10 a.m. to noon.

5. Play Canasta

Play Canasta at the Sharon Adult Center and Council on Aging from 1 to 4 p.m.