Five Things You Need to Know Today: March 30

1. Featured guest: "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.

2. Take in a show: "The Rimers of Eldritch," a play about Nelly Windrod standing trial for murder, accused of shooting a local vagrant as he attacked a teenage girl, is at 2 p.m. at the . Tickets cost $38-44, but senior discounts are available and students can attend the show for $20. To purchase tickets, call the Box Office at 781-279-2200.

3. Pain management: Amy Lord of Mystic Valley Elder Services is expected to talk with seniors about the different ways to manage chronic illnesses from 9:30 a.m. to noon at the Stoneham Senior Center, 136 Elm St.

4. Spread the word: Got an event or activity you'd like to share with our readers? Create a user account on Stoneham Patch and then post your item to our calendar!

5. Gone, baby, gone! Stoneham Patch will post a list of five recent home sales in the Stoneham region in our latest  column on Thursday. Sold! will be posted on the site at noon.

For more activities, visit our events calendar.