Five Things You Need to Know Today: October 4

Veterans' Monument:

1). A public meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. in the Highway Building, 14 Forest Road, Acton, for town members and veterans to provide input on proposed wording for a new veterans memorial placed on the Town Common.

Meetings:

2). The Acton Garden Club will meet from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Faulkner Room of the

3). Recreation Commission will meet from 7 to 10 p.m. in Room 126 of the

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

Seeking Playwrights:

5). According to the announcement, "preferably, we would like work that incorporates six to eight characters, with simple sets. Both children and adult plays will be considered." Submit your work to TLP-Twist, 58 Outlook Drive, Lexington, MA 02421 - by 10/15/11.