Five Things You Need to Know Today: May 20

1. Memorial Day parade. The city of Newton today starting at 2 p.m. The parade will kick off from and proceed down Washington Street, up Walnut Street and down Watertown Street to Coletti-Magni Park in Nonantum. Following the parade, there will be a community picnic and celebration from 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. at on Hawthorn Street.

2. Waban Village Day. The will be held in Waban Square today from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. There will be music, food, rides, crafts and a fun run will start at 10 a.m.

3. Seedling Sale. The will hold the second day of today from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Friends of the farm will be able to stop by for a presale from noon - 1 p.m. Four or six packs of seeds will be $5. Cash or checks only. 

4. Free Concert. The will host a free concert today with EunMi Ko on piano. The concert, which starts at 2 p.m., will feature works by Albeniz, Grieg, Chopin, Tann and Beethoven.

5. Blog on Patch. Did you know Newton Patch has a blog section for local residents, business owners and community leaders? Local Voices is a section of our site where the editor steps aside and the community says what it wants. Interested in sharing your thoughts and opinions with a Patch blog? Do you have a blog that need a new set of readers? .