"Five Things You Need To Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance.
1. Learn about HUGS
H.U.G.S. (Help Us Get Safe) Sharon board members Andrea Lavender and Barbara Offringer will speak about the reality of domestic violence in town, and what resources are available, at 8:15 p.m. at Temple Kol Tikvah.
2. See an art exhibit
"Reflections," an exhibit featuring work by Vera Cross, Karen Gordon and Sheila Pallay, will be displayed at the Lakeside Gallery at the Sharon Adult Center and Council on Aging from Tuesday, Feb. 14 through Thursday, March 29.
The gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Wednesday; Thursday until 8 p.m.; Friday until noon; and other evenings by appointment. For more information, call the Sharon Adult Center at 781-784-8000.
3. Go Wii Bowling
The Sharon Adult Center and Council on Aging offers a virtual co-ed Wii Bowling league from 10:30 a.m. to noon. The cost is $1 per month.
4. Bid in the Rotary auction
The Rotary Club of Sharon's online auction runs until 9 p.m. Wednesday, March 7. All proceeds go toward the Sharon Rotary Charitable Fund which benefits several different community initiatives. To see the auction, visit https://www.biddingforgood.com/auction/AuctionHome.action?auctionId=141260152
5. Give blood
Norwood Hospital will hold an American Red Cross Blood Drive from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Abraham-Sieracki Conference Room.
To make an appointment, visit www.redcrossblood.org/ma, or call 1-800-REDCROSS (1-800-733-2767) or the Norwood Hospital blood bank at 781-769-4000 ext 12198.
