5 Things You Need To Know Today: May 17

1. There should be more of the same today. The National Weather Service says to expect rain and clouds with seasonally cool temperatures. See our story on the ongoing dismal forecast. 

2. The Friends of the will present the fourth program in a series of four in the “MetroWest Daily News/Marlborough Enterprise 2011 McConnell Author/Celebrity Series at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 18 in the Bigelow Auditorium. The special guest will be Harriet Reisen author of Louisa May Alcott--The Woman Behind Little Women. For more information, contact the . 

3. The Sudbury Valley Trustees Full Moon Paddle will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. this evening at Puffer Pond, Assabet National Wildlife Refuge, Sudbury. The SVT manage a large amount of property in Marlborough, and Puffer Pond is a peaceful spot to explore at the Assabet River. From red-winged blackbird and osprey sightings to distant slaps of beaver tails, there is always something for paddlers to see and hear. Puffer Pond is a fairly smooth and easy place to paddle. You will paddle around and explore the shoreline and far reaches of the pond. Paddle will be limited to eight boats and a minimum age of 10 years old (all children must be accompanied by an adult). Paddling experience preferred. If you have a canoe or kayak, please bring it. The refuge has a few canoes to loan out this evening. Registration required. SVT and FARNWR Members: Free, Non-Members: $10. For additional information and registration, visit www.svtweb.org or call 978-443-5588.

4. The offers a book club, yoga classes, and line dancing today. Take advantage of these great programs!

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