Five Things You Need to Know Today: March 18

1. Clash of the Spartans: The first annual Student-Faculty "March Madness" Basketball Tournament is slated for 6 p.m. in the High School gym. Tickets, which will be sold at the door, cost $3 for students and $5 per adult.

2. Donate life: There is an American Red Cross blood drive scheduled to run from 2-7 p.m. at , 1 Church St., Wakefield. All donors will receive a free lunch pack from Cumberland Farms.

3. Music anyone? Ruben Kincade is scheduled to play from 9 p.m. to midnight at , 530 Main St., Reading.

4. Get classified: Need to hire someone or sell some items squirreled away in the closet? Post a free classified ad on Stoneham Patch!

5. Pet preview: Check back with Stoneham Patch Saturday at 10 a.m. when we feature the latest . 

For more activities, visit our events calendar.