Five Things You Need to Know Today: March 28

1. Get yourself checked: The Stoneham Senior Center, 136 Elm St., Stoneham is hosting a free blood pressure check from 9:30-10:30 a.m.

2. Turn the page: , 431 Main St., is expected to have a book discussion group session at 7 p.m. on "The Samurai's Garden" by Gail Tsukiyama. The discussion group is free and open to the public.

3. Special guest: Famed "Chicken Soup for the Soul" author LeAnn Thieman is expected to speak during the Lenten Mission at 7:30 p.m. at , 9 Pomeworth St. She will also be signing copies of her books, which will be available for purchase.

4. Get the word out: Got a press statement or announcement you'd like to share with our readers? Create a user account on Stoneham Patch and then post your item to the announcements section!

5. Who loves pranks? Check back with Stoneham Patch at 1 p.m. on Tuesday for the latest video of a new April Fool's Day anecdote.

For more information, check out the events calendar.