5 Things You Need to Know Today: May 21

1. Friday, May 27 into Saturday, May 28 the Massachusetts State Police will conduct a Sobriety Checkpoint somewhere in Middlesex County, which includes Hopkton.  MSP says the purpose is to educate the motoring public and strengthen awareness of the need to detect and remove motorists who operate under the influence of alcohol, drugs or both. The checkpoint will operate during varied hours, vehicle selection will not be arbitrary, safety will be assured, and the MSP hopes that by announcing ahead of time there will be a checkpoint, anxiety and inconvenience to motorists will be minimized.

2. A new era starts on the Planning Board Monday night, May 23. Brian Karp and Christian Ollenborger join the board at 7:30 in Room 211.

3. Mark it on your calendar. The Hopkinton Chamber of Commerce and Hopkinton Community Endowment will sponsor Golf for the Arts to benefit the Hopkinton Center for the Arts at Shining Rock Golf Club in Northbridge on Thursday, June 23.  Shotgun start at 1 p.m. $135 inludes a box lunch, buffet dinner, complimentary gifts, and a variety of golf (longest drive, closest to the pin) and other games. $540 for a foursome. There are also sponsorship opportunities available at the Hopkinton Chamber link above.

4. Hopkinton Senior Center Rummage Sale, 28 Mayhew St., goes today until 6 and bring a bag Sunday until noon.  The Baypath Humane Society Yard Sale, 5 Rafferty Rd., until 3 p.m. today and Greyhound Friends Open House, 167 Saddle Hill Rd., today and Sunday, noon to 5 both days.  Pet photos, Ask the Vet, nail trims, ear cleaning, silent auction, raffle and Not Quite Westminster Dog Show. Click the link for details. Go!

5. Hopkinton High School Pops Concert: The annual High School Pops Concert will take place on Sunday, May 22nd at 2 p.m. in the High School athletic center. Hear HHS seniors in their final concert at Hopkinton High School. Tickets are $5 or a $20 family maximum. Refreshments are included. Tickets may be purchased at the door.