Five Things You Need to Know Today, Feb. 6

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

1. Learn about home composting

The Sharon Garden Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the . The group will learn about home composting – the basics of how to do it, why it's important, and the different types of composting including on-site, off-site and worm composting.

2. Learn to create a more energy efficient home

A program on creating a more energy efficient home will be held at 7 p.m. at the . Representatives from the Sustainable Sharon Coalition, MassEnergy, and Next Step Living Inc. will offer ways to easily create a more comfortable and efficient home, and reduce energy bills.

3. Attend the housing authority meeting

The meets at 9 a.m. at 18 Hixson Farm Road.

4. Play Scrabble

The offers Scrabble from 1 to 3 p.m.

5. Play Chess

A Chess club meets from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Sharon Community Center.