Five Things You Need to Know Today: August 9

1. Today is the  at . This three-day event will explore the  filming and memories from the making of JAWS. The tribute will concentrate on the men and women of JAWS who have died, including Peter Benchley, Roy Scheider and Robert Shaw. Fans, families, cast, and crew are invited to join Jawsfest in Amity to share their personal stories, memorabilia and experiences.  The event is Thursday through Sunday and begins with an opening ceremony at 9:00am and the . It costs $295 for an all-access bracelet and $20-30 for individual events. For more information, visit the website http://­www.­jawstribute.­com. 

2. Today there are  at the . Stories and Crafts is a program for chldren ages 5-years-old and older at theVineyard Haven Public Library, on Thursdays, from 3:30 to 4:30pm. The event is Free. For more information, call 508-696-4211.

3. Today is   at 10 Gerts Way, Edgartown, MA. Joins us for the SHARK in the PARK Day! Every child receives a free copy of the FUNHUNTERS Scavenger Hunt. The event is Free and occurs all day. For more information, call 413-335- 5770 or email funhu­nterkid@­gmail.­com. 

4. This evening  at . Written by William Shakespeare and directed by Chelsea McCarthy, Twelfth Nigh stars Tsilala Graham-Haynes, Liz Michael Hartford, Christopher Kann, Ian Malone, Ben Mankoff, May V. Oskan, Paul Padua, Adam Petkus, Jihan Ponti, Xavier Powers, Chris Roberts and Nina Smilow. Stage managed by Ellen Dempsey, original music by May V. Oskan, fight choreography by John Robichau, and costumes by Chelsea McCarthy. The event begins at 5:00pm and the cost is $10 for anyone under 25 years old and $20 for anyone 25 and up. For more information, call 508-687-2452 or email boxoffice@­vineya­rdplayhouse.­org.

5. This evening is  at . Join us for an evening with Sharen Carpen of MV Florist and learn the basic tenants of flower arranging. The event is from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Anyone can attend for free, but $25 includes instructions, basic materials, one Juliska Caning Pot and light refreshments. For more information, call 508-562-4010 or email andie@­juliska.­com.