5 Things You Need to Know Today: April 18

1. Vote for the ! Our poll is open until 9 a.m. Friday. It's a REALLY close call between all the choices, so make sure you choose your favorite.

2. There is still time to get a team together for the annual Natick Education Foundation Spelling Bee on May 9 at 7 p.m. Learn more about .

3. Congratulations to Natick resident Dylan Hayre, who was elected to the Democratic State Committee last weekend.

4. recently donated money to seven Massachusetts schools, including , which received $1,000.

5. Congratulations to Tom Swan and Dottie McGrath, who have been declared the 2012 Natick Senior Man & Woman of the Year. Tickets for the May 29 dinner can be purchased ahead of time through May 18 at the for $16.