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

1. Attend the Sharon Board of Health meeting

The Sharon Board of Health meets at 7:30 p.m. at the Sharon Town Offices.

2. Attend a book club meeting

One Book, One Town 2012: Sharon Reads Together presents "Calling All Book Clubs" at 7 p.m. at the Sharon Public Library.

3. Attend the Sharon Finance Committee meeting

The Sharon Finance Committee meets at 7:30 p.m. at the Sharon Town Offices.

4. Attend a music program for kids

A Music, Movement and Me program for ages 5 and under will be held from 10:30 to 11 a.m. in the Sharon Public Library's Cynthia B. Fox Community Room. Pre-registration is required.

5. Play Chess

An evening chess club sponsored by the Sharon Adult Center and Council on Aging's Over 60 Men's Club meets from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Sharon Community Center.