Politics & Government
5 Things You Need to Know Today: Aug. 24
Lots of school events beginning. Keep reading for a better vision of what's happening in town today.

Our weekday column, 5 Things You Need to Know Today, will get your day off on the right foot, and offer you some fodder for water cooler conversation.
1. Got a middle schooler? IGNITE sixth grade orientation will be held at the , 88 Hayden Rowe St., at 9 a.m. today. All sixth graders are welcome. Transfer students will be offered a separate time to visit.
2. New to the middle school? , 88 Hayden Rowe St., is holding a new student orientation at 11 a.m. today.
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3. The is meeting at 7 p.m. at the, 18 Main St. All are welcome to attend. Visit the website for an agenda.
4. Expecting a new baby? , 77 W. Main St., is offering prenatal yoga at 4:30 p.m. today. Cost is $120 for an eight week session.
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Prenatal Yoga is a special class for expecting moms designed to help you to meet the challenges and transformations of pregnancy and birth with strength, confidence and calm. Prenatal Yoga incorporates gentle, safe movements and stretches to strengthen and open your body; breathing exercises to increase calm, focus and balance; and relaxation techniques to release deeply held tensions and to promote the well-being of yourself and your baby.
5. There will be an IGNITE leaders meeting at the , 88 Hayden Rowe St., at 7 a.m. today. Today is also the third day of the High School Band Camp at 90 Hayden Rowe St. Band camp runs all day.