"Five Things you Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance.
1. Blood Drive
The 7th Masonic District American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held Saturday, Jan. 19 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Stoughton Masonic Lodge at 925 Pleasant St. in Stoughton.
All donors will receive a voucher or a free pound of Dunkin' Donuts coffee.
For an appointment, call 1-800-Red Cross (1-800-733-2767) or visit www.redcrossblood.org.
2. O'Donnell Middle School Winter Concerts Kick Off
The 8th Graders at the O'Donnell Middle School have their Winter Concert Wednesday, Jan. 16 starting at 7:30 p.m. in the Stoughton High auditorium.
The 8th Grade Chorus, 8th Grade Band and Wednesday Jazz Band will perform. Tickets (sold at the door) are $2 for adults and $1 for children and seniors, with a family maximum of $5.
The 7th grade concert is scheduled for Jan. 23 and the 6th grade concert is scheduled for Jan. 30, with both also taking place in the SHS auditorium.
3. Teddybear Storytime at the Library
Come join Peggy Sewcyk Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. at the Stoughton Public Library for Teddybear Storytime. It's for children ages 3.5 to 6 years old.
4. Sports on Tap
The Stoughton High wrestling team hosts Foxborough Wednesday, Jan 16. at 7 p.m. in the SHS gym.
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