5 Things You Need to Know Today: Jan. 2

1. 26ºF and 9ºF is what the National Weather Service is predicting for the day's temperatures, during an otherwise clear and sunny day--and a clear night.

2. It's a new year, it's time for a Patch Newsletter. Sign up for the newsletter to get the latest in your inbox, and for the ability to post comments, announcements and events to the site. 

3. The Transitions center at the Presbyterian Church in Needham is open Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon, with resources available to job searchers. Drop by to access a computer, office equipment and employment tools, do research or network with others. For more information, call 781-444-3728 or e-mail info@transitionsneedham.org.

4. Sign up by Jan 15 for the Lowest-ever Fundraising Minimum for Run/Walk to Home Base Participants: $750. Proceeds from the Run/Walk to Home Base are used to fund clinical care and support for hundreds of Iraq and Afghanistan veterans and their families throughout New England who are affected by combat stress, deployment stress, and traumatic brain injury. See the event page for more information.

5. If Art is one of your New Year's Resolutions, and you are  at Palettes in Natick for $35.