Five Things You Need to Know Today: June 15

1. Last Day of School! Today is the last day of school for students in the Newton Public Schools. Have a safe and happy summer! (Last day for teachers is Mon., June 18).

2. Simply Circus Student Showcase. Students with Simply Circus, a circus arts school in Newton, will hold a showcase tonight at the Simply Circus studio (86 Nevada St.) starting at 6 p.m. Admission is free.

3. Electronics drop-off. Need to recycle an appliance, TV or computer? The Rumford Avenue Recycling Depot (115 Rumford Ave.) hosts special drop-off times on Fridays and Saturdays once a month. Today from 8 a.m. - noon you can head down to the Recycling Depot and drop off your electronics. There will be a $12 fee to recycle each TV or computer monitor, but all other electronics or appliances will be accepted free of charge. 

4. District 5 American Legion Baseball. Weston American Legion baseball team (0-2) will face the Newton Post 440 team (1-1) in a game this evening at 6 p.m. The game will take place at Albemarle Field in Newton. 

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