5 Things You Need to Know Today, Thursday, August 9: Another Thrilling Thursday

1. Forecast for Thursday: The National Weather Service based in Taunton says mostly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m.  High near 88.  Calm wind becoming south 5 to 9 mph.  Thursday night: Chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after midnight.  Low around 66.  South wind 3 to 6 mph.

2.  Meetings:

• 7 p.m., Water and Sewer Board, Town House, Warrant Room.  Agenda here. 

3. Library Events: 

• Open today: 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• 11:30 a.m. to noon, Lunch Bunch, Gazebo (or library activity room in case of rain).

4. Community Events: 

• 2 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Medfield Farmers’ Market, First Parish UCC, 26 North Street.   Featured non-profit: Medfield Energy Committee.
• 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., MEMO Summer Concert Series, Town Gazebo.  Featuring “Route 109” and hosted by Noon Hill Grill. 
• 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., Zullo Gallery Roof Deck, featuring the gallery grill. 
• "Thoughts Are Free" Sculpture Path, 24/7 through October, along Route 109 between the Peak House (347 Main Street) and the old section of Vine Lake Cemetery (625 Main Street) by sculptor Hannah Verlin. 

5. Fundraising Opportunities:

• “Olivia: Liv Strong” T-shirt Sale, to benefit  and family.  Shirts are available by contacting Camille Vito through The Olivia Foundation Facebook page, e-mailing vito_camille@yahoo.com, or calling 781 475 7890

•  T-shirt Sale. 'Carolina Blue' colored shirts in sizes: Youth Small-Youth XL, Adult S-XXL, $15.00 each. Proceeds to benefit MHS Girls Lacrosse Equipment Fund.  Order by email (mcquillan@comcast.net) or make check payable to Michael McQuillan and mail to him at 139 Harding Street. 

• The Medfield Food Cupboard Donations Needed:  Summer is a busy time at the food cupboard. The , , , and the  are taking collections to help the Medfield Food Cupboard. June’s most needed items include: Jelly (no grape), juice (bottles and boxes), cereal, pasta sauce, canned pears, and snacks, but will gladly accept other non-perishable items. Please drop off these items at your local church any Sunday.