Five Things You Need to Know Today: Aug. 17

1. FAMILY: Star Wars symposium

Star Wars enthusiast Peter Struzziero will be presenting a symposium at Goodnow Library at 11 a.m.

Dress as your favorite Star Wars character, bring awesome show-and-tell items and learn about the history of Star Wars.

There will be trivia, a costume contest and prizes.

Symposium is from fans ages 6 and older.

Click here to register.

2. THEATER: Legally Blonde — The Musical

hosts this musical featuring a cast of talented local high school and college students.

Tickets are $5 in advance and $6 at the door. Show times are 4 and 7 p.m.

3. FAMILY: Story time fun

Bring your kids ages 2 1/2 and older to Goodnow Library at 10:30 a.m. for story time fun on Friday mornings.

4. HEALTH: Fit for the Future

Fit for the Future, the ’s energetic aerobics and strength class, moves to the multi-purpose room from Aug. 13–24. 

The schedule will be Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 10 a.m.

This is a pay-as-you-go class, just drop in and pay $2. Call the Senior Center at 978-443-3055 for more information.

5. SPORTS & RECREATION: ZUMBA open classes

Work up a good sweat with ZUMBA, a fusion of Latin and International music and dance themes that create a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system.

Abby Schwab will conduct this class at 7:30 a.m. at

Cost is $15 for walk-ins; $50 if you pay in advance for four classes.