5 Things: "Obama and the Enemies Within"; Free Knitting; Library Needs Mags

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.  put on by Craftworks Cooperative this morning.

2. Sponsored by the Northborough Tea Party and taking place at the , Loudon "presents key findings from his extensive research – identifying President Obama’s inner circle of friends, socialist supporters, and the mentors who dramatically influenced his political perspective."

3. , in case you hadn't heard. Be sure you know what to do to protect yourself.

4. A message from Laura Brennan, children's librarian at the "We are looking for magazines you are getting rid of. The children's room is looking for magazines that we can use for crafts and collage. Children's magazines would be best (American Girl, Boy's Life, Sports Illustrated Kids, etc). We will happily take grown up magazines as well, as long as they are appropriate for children to look through. I would like a hefty collection by around the Christmas Holiday."

5. The next level of paving begins on Route 20. Get the most recent

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