Our 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. There will be detours today on and around Church Street due to road construction. Be aware, and allow for time ... or pick an alternate route if you can.

2. Wegmans ... the Musical is in the cart tonight at Algonquin Regional High School, where the advanced drama class puts on its original work. Also, enjoy some exceptional artwork at the opening reception for the annual high school art show before the start of the play.

3. Be sure to put some non-perishables aside to put out for the Stamp Out Hunger collection on Saturday. Your postal carrier will pick up the goods. Just leave them in a bag close or in your mailbox. All the food goes to the Northborough Food Pantry.

4. Mother's Day is coming up. Have your kids gotten their mommy anything yet? Today, at the Northborough Free Library, the craft is making a picture frame. Use puzzle pieces to decorate your picture frame. Fun for a Mother's Day Gift, or nice to just put up in your room. For all ages and families welcome. No registration required.

5. Thre3 plays country, blues and rock at the Texas BBQ Company tonight.