Five Things You Need to Know Today: March 5

Astronomy Star Party:

1). The will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Parker Damon Building.

Meetings:

2). The will meet from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. in Room 126 of the .

3). The Green Advisory Board will meet from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. in the Faulkner Room of the .

Youth Art Contest:

4). Time is running out for youth ages 6-12 to participate in . Acton 2020 is looking for young artists to submit original artwork that represents one of the seven goals from the Acton 2020 plan. Winners will have their art published in Acton 2020's plan. The deadline is today at 5 p.m. and the work should be dropped off at the Planning Department in the . Winners will be selected at the Acton 2020 meeting on Tuesday, March 6, at the .

How To Claim Your Business Listing on Acton Patch:

5). Patch Places is the spot to find business descriptions, hours, accepted payment methods and more. You can even see what your neighbors think of a business before you try it, or can write your own review. Are you a business owner or manager? Click here for information on .

Don't own a business in town? Tell your favorite business about claiming their listing.