Our weekday morning column, 5 Things You Need to Know, provides you with information that can help you plan your day and give you some fodder for water cooler conversations.

1. For those thinking of a career change, some up to date re-training, or looking for a career path, the technical training program for those wishing to pursue post graduate studies at Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School is holding an information session for interested applicants this morning, May 10, at 9 a.m. in the school auditorium. 

2. Kazimierz Ram talks about religion in his blog. What do you want to talk about? All you have to do is click here and start writing. Be heard on Patch!

3. Post Road Art Center is holding an animal-themed juried art show right now. Don't miss it!

4. So far, PiNZ in Milford is leading this week's Readers' Choice poll for best staycation. Do you really want Marlborough's own historical society to come in second to another town? Vote now!

5. Do you feel strongly about Secure Communities and sending fingerprints to the feds?