5 Things You Need to Know Today: Aug. 13

1. Get educated: Want to learn about ? If so, swing by the at 7 p.m. Monday.

2. Hoop it up: Are you over 30 and love playing hoops? Why not participate in the , as there will be games going on Monday starting at 7 p.m. at the . The cost is $80 to join, and an additional $15 will need to be paid if you need a new reversable jersey.

3. Conversation Groups: is hosting Human Rights Commission Conversation Groups at 10:30 a.m. Monday in the Trustees Room. For more information, contact Suzy Groden at 781-979-4140 or email suzygroden@comcast.net. You can also visit the library and fill out a form at the reference desk.

4. Let's meet: The Melrose Park Commission is scheduled to meet at 6 p.m. Monday at the Mt. Hood Clubhouse, according to the City of Melrose website.

5. Calling all photographers: Have you snapped some wonderful photos in Melrose that you'd like to share with our readers? Upload them to our Pics & Clips section, and don't forget to provide the photographer's name and a full-sentence caption.