5 Things You Need to Know Today: Aug. 25

1. The expected high today is 83 degrees with partly-sunny skies and a chance of showers after 11 a.m.

2. Furnishing Options, a nonprofit here in Marlborough, is in need of full size sheets, blankets of any size, small kitchen tables, dressers and bureaus. If you can help out, visit their website to see a list of other items they accept and distribute.

3. Redbox has declared this evening "America’s Movie Night" by giving out a free one-night DVD rental. Head over to the Redbox Facebook page and see the details.

4. The  has teamed up with the  for a food drive running now through Friday, Sept. 9. The Food Bank is in dire need of food to stock the shelves as donations have been very scarce as of late. The donation box will be Located in the front lobby of police headquarters, 355 Bolton St.

5. Some weather reports are saying if Hurricane Irene hits New England, it could be the worst of its kind in recorded history. Did you think it will affect Marlborough? Is so, what are you doing to prepare?

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