5 Things You Need to Know Today: June 16

1. The Sharon Timlin Race against ALS is Saturday with events starting at 7 and scheduled until 11 a.m. The 5K race is sold out but there are lots of fun family events and volunteers are always welcome and needed.

2.  fundraiser to benefit the Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition will take place at Hopkinton State Park on Saturday from 7 a.m. until noon. It includes two one-mile swims - competitive or recreational - a two-mile kayak, a three-mile recreational walk and a 5K fun run. Participate in one, two or three events! Click here to sign up!

3. Hopkinton Farmers Market at Weston Nurseries is Friday from noon to 6.Red Barn Coffee Roasters, Om Sweet Om Bee Products, OMA's Cookies and Tortured Orchard sauces. Buffy Cave reads a Tractor Mac story for kids at 3.

4. Aging to Perfection today at the Senior Center, 28 Mayhew St., from 1 to 3:30, the Metrowest Medical Center Rehabilitation Department will present a seminar on recovering from a significant illness. The program will focus on self-help activities including work simplification, joint-protection techniques, balance and preventing falls and memory strategies. 

5. Tonight's Hopkinton board meetings: Board of Library Trustees, 4:30, Room 211, Town Hall; Board of Health, 7, Room 211, Town Hall; Downtown Initiative Steering Commission, 7, Fire Station Meeting Room Permanent Building Committee, 7, lower level, Town Hall.