Today's Five: What You Need to Know

Start your  esday with this daily guide, where you will find five pieces of information you should know today, like events happening in town or topics being covered on the site.

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Babysitting: If your teen wants to work as a babysitter, this workshop can help. They can earn a baby sitting certificate and learn first aid and CPR from two registered nurses at the It gets underway at 4 p.m. Registration is required.

Strength Training: This program at Bar Harbour meets every Thursday at 10 a.m. in the auditorium. 

Parent Orientation: Parents of incoming high school students can learn more about the at this orientation meeting at the school at 7:30 p.m.

Hoops: The Massapequa Boys team hosts Syosset at 7 p.m., while the girls travel to Syosset at 6:15 p.m.

NFL Playoffs Contest: Are you for Big Blue or the Cheese Heads?  If you think you know the score of Sunday's playoff game between the New York Giants and the Green Bay Packers, follow this link and enter our contest. You could win a $50 gift card.