5 Things You Need to Know Today: July 11

1. The is meeting at 7:30 p.m. in Room 105 of the .
2. Feel like doing some arts and crafts but can't commit to a time? Well, swing by the from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. for Arts and Crafts Drop-In Day.
   
   The event, which is being held in the Gilman Room on the lower level, is open to all ages. Participants are encouraged to come at any time.
   
   For more information, contact the Library at 508-429-0617.
3. The is hosting a Community Blood Drive from 2 to 7 p.m.
   
   For an appointment to donate, call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit www.redcrossblood.org.
4. The first in a weekly Monday series of will be held at 6 p.m. on July 11.
   
   Kids three years old and up can participate in 50-meter, 100-meter, 200-meter and 400-meter races and a 4x100-meter relay.
   
   The costs is $1 to participate. Registration starts at 5:30 p.m. and the races start at 6 p.m. Ribbons will be awarded to the top three finishers in each race.
   
   The weekly races will take place on Mondays until Aug. 8.
   
   For more information, contact Paul Mangan at 508-429-1533, or Mike Tyman at 508-429-1215.
5. According to weather.com's forecast, Monday will be partly cloudy with a high of 90 degrees, a low of 70 with a 40 percent chance of thunderstorms in the late evening.