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

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1. The National Weather Service in Taunton says Sharon's second heat wave of the summer (three straight days of 90 degree temperatures) starts today. Sharon Patch will have a story later today.

2. With the NBA Draft Thursday night comes a question: who was the best basketball player (male and female) in Sharon High history?

3. Who else attended Thursday night's opening reception for "Cutting Edge Nature: Fusions of Flight and Foliage," the Moose Hill Gallery's newest exhibit? Sharon Patch has photos and video coming.

4. "The Amazing Spider-Man" opens next Tuesday, July 3. Sharon Patch will have a story. Anyone else planning to catch it at the Sharon Cinemas?

5. Sharon Patch is looking for bloggers. Drop Editor Michael Gelbwasser a note if interested.