Five Things You Need to Know Today: March 21

1. SCHOOL EVENTS: Sudbury Public Schools Committee meeting

The Committee will meet at the Senior Center at 7:30 p.m. For the Committee's agenda, click here.

2. GOVERNMENT: Planning Board meeting

The Board will meet at 8 a.m. at 's lower level. For the Board's agenda, click here.

3. ART & ENTERTAINMENT: Auditions for 'Once on This Island'

Metrowest Family Theater proudly announces auditions for "Once on This Island."

Auditions: March 21 & 25 at The Performing Arts  Connection in Sudbury.
Performances: June 21-23 at the Arsenal Center for the Arts in Watertown;
Directed by Samantha Bower, Choreography by Carla Gerken.

This highly original and theatrical Caribbean adaptation of the popular fairy tale The Little Mermaid garnered  eight Tony nominations for its Broadway run, including Best Musical, Book and Score. In almost non-stop song and dance, the show tells the story of Ti Moune,  a peasant girl who rescues and falls in love with Daniel, a wealthy boy from the other side of her island. When Daniel is returned to his people, the fantastical gods who rule the island guide Ti Moune on a quest to test the strength of her  love against the powerful forces of prejudice, hatred and death.

The production will feature stunning, colorful costumes and scenery, a full band, innovative choreography, and all the heart & soul it takes to present such a deeply moving story. Performances take place at the Arsenal Center for the Arts in Watertown (www.arsenalarts.com).

4. SCHOOL EVENTS: Montessori March Madness

Are you looking for a revolutionary school environment for your children? Are you interested in a school that puts actual education above standardized testing?

You are invited to see how different a educational environment can be.

Schedule a visit in March and receive a copy of "Montessori Madness," a parent to parent explanation of the benefits of a Montessori education.

AVMS was founded in 1983 in the belief that a school should be run on the basis of what is best for the children in it.

5. AWARENESS: Helping your child manage worries and anxiety

Parents, come to a Parent Education Workshop entitled Helping Your Child Manage Worries and Anxiety based on the book, Freeing Your Child From Negative Thinking by Tamar Chansky.

For more information contact, Gail Doster at 978-443-1080, ext 1104, or email gail_doster@sudbury.k12.ma.us.