Five Things You Need to Know Today: August 23

Your Schools Need You:

1). The new school year is right around the corner. Where'd the summer go? We are looking for your input on school news, events and happenings for our weekly school column. Contact Patrick.Clark@patch.com or 978.319.8245, with anything you might think is newsworthy.

Meetings:

2). The will take place from 8 to 9 p.m. in Room 126 of the .

3). The will take place from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. in the Faulkner Room of the

Gearing Up for the 10th Anniversary of 9/11:

4). Acton Patch is asking those in the community to share your stories of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Did someone you know pass away that day? Did you or someone you know volunteer in any way after the attacks? Did you or someone you know serve in the military following 9/11?

Visit Patch's Massachusetts 9/11 Facebook page.

We are interested to hear the local side of the story. Contact Patrick.Clark@patch.com or 978.319.8245.

25 Percent Off Frames:

5). Looking to frame something? on 271 Great Road, Acton, is having a 25 percent discount on all frames from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.