"Five Things you Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 

1. Today will be sunny with a high of 72 degrees, with no sign of rain, there is more danger of brush fires, according to the National Weather Service.


2. There is a chance of showers on Saturday afternoon and on Sunday, with temps hitting a high of 70 on Saturday and just 56 on Sunday.


3. Stop by Paul Park at 11 a.m. for a TV Turn Off Week Scavenger Hunt. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy the beautiful day after the hunt.


4. Join Catching Joy, a non-profit organization, at the Blue Bunny tonight for an Earth Day-themed pajama storytime. 


5. Know what's happening in Dedham all the time with our daily newsletter that hits your inbox at 6 a.m. and our breaking news alerts that tells you when something big is happening in town.