Five Things to Know Today: Nov. 23

1. Coming Up: You’ll get the chance to meet one of Emmaus’ biggest fans at 10 a.m.

2. Patch Places: When you’re looking to make a quick getaway, you might want to consult , since the Iobst team can help set up day trips as well as extended vacations.

3. A Tough Call: This week’s Moms Talk is about giving the HPV vaccine to pre-teens. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are now recommending the vaccine for both girls and boys, making it a topic relevant to all parents. We want to know what you think about the pros and cons of this controversial vaccine.

4. Blog. Blogger. Bloggest: Blogging for Emmaus Patch is easy and fun. You can write as frequently or infrequently as you like. And, the topic you write about is entirely up to you. Deals like this don’t come along every day. So, if you are interested in blogging for Patch, act now and email jennifer.marangos@patch.com for more details.

5. Today in History: On this day in 1859, “Billy the Kid” is born in New York City. Before he was killed at age 21, he was believed to have been responsible for the deaths of 27 people in the Wild West.