Five Things You Need to Know Today: June 12

1. Lily Konowitz gala. The Lily Konowitz Foundation for Women's Safety will hold a fundraising gala tonight at the in Newton. The gala, which starts at 7 p.m., will raise money for the foundation and the Newton Police Department's RAD program, . 

2. Little league playoffs. The Newton Central Little League playoffs will kick off tonight at . The Phillies are expected to take on the Athletics at 5:45 p.m. Check out a couple of game photos from this weekend in our Community Gallery. 

3. Land Use Committee. The Board of Aldermen's Land Use Committee will meet tonight at 7 p.m. in the Aldermanic Chamber at . The meeting will start with public hearings in the chamber, including a hearing on After the hearings, the committee will meet in room 222 for discussion and possible votes.

4. Newton-Needham Young Professionals. The Newton-Needham Chamber's Young Professional Association will meet this evening for its . The group is open to professionals age 21-42 and tonight's event will be held at 1257 Highland Ave, Needham, starting at 5:30 p.m.

5. Author talk. The will host author Arthur Singer and photographer Ron Goodman tonight at 7:30 p.m. , and the history behind some of the iconic locations. The free discussion will be followed by a book signing, with books provided by the New England Mobile Book Fair.