Kids & Family

Five Things You Need to Know Today: June 30

An event with a local author, info on a business closed for renovations and a reminder about T fare hikes.

1. Last day for the Saturday 52, 554 bus. T MBTA's  will take effect tomorrow, July 1. This includes the elimination of the 554 Saturday bus, the 52 Saturday bus and the 500 express bus, which are all Newton routes. Also, the 555 bus will now terminate in Waltham, rather than Newton. Today is also .

2. Dunkin' Donuts closed for renovation. The on Route 9 in Newton Highlands is closed for renovations. Patch will update you with more information on this as it becomes available. 

3. David Kelly at Newtonville Books. David Kelly, , will read from The All-Star Joker today at . The event starts at 2 p.m. and kids ages 4 and up are welcome.

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4. Do you know this man? The  is seeking the public's help in identifying who allegedly stole a credit card from a Newtonville home and used it at a shoe store in Cambridge. 

5. Last day to use Culture 'n Cuisine voucher. Did you participate in the with the New Philharmonia Orchestra? If you received a 10 percent off voucher at a New Phil concert recently, today is the last day to use it at one of the participating Culture 'n Cuisine restaurants. Check out the Newton Cultural Alliance website for a list of the participating restaurants.

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