Five Things You Need to Know Today: Sept. 12

1. FORECAST: Today — Sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon; Tonight — Mostly clear, with a low around 51.

2. LEARN TO SKATE: Ever want to learn to skate: Head over to the Colonial Figure Skating Club in Boxborough. All instruction is conducted by USFSA professionals. The U.S. Basic Skills program is endorsed by USA Hockey, U.S. Speedskating and Special Olympics.  U.S. Figure skating is recognized by the U.S. Olympic Committee as the governing body for the sport of figure skating in the United States. Classes: Wednesdays at 4:35 p.m.; Thursdays at 2 p.m.; Saturdays at 7:50 a.m. Fee is $16.50 per class.

3. GIRL SCOUT SIGN-UP: Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts provides exciting and educational programs, year round, for all girls entering grades K-12. Sudbury Girl Scouts will kick-off the year by hosting a Girl Scout sign up day at the . Stop by, meet new friends and learn about the exciting program options focusing on the arts, technology, outdoor adventure, health, beauty and more! Girl Scouts is flexible to meet girls’ and volunteers’ schedules through four pathways: camp, troops, series of activities, and single events. Join Girl Scouts and join the fun. For more information contact Betsy Nikula at betsynikula@yahoo.com or 978-443-9237.

4. THIS DAY IN HISTORY: 1953 – U.S. Representative John Fitzgerald Kennedy marries Jacqueline Lee Bouvier at St. Mary's Church in Newport, R.I.

1967 – Louis C.K., American comedian;1970 – Josh Hopkins, American actor;1981 – Jennifer Hudson, American actress and singer; 1989 – Andrew Luck, American football player.