5 Things You Need to Know Today: May 24

1. If you're reading this first thing in the morning and you're a local business person, don't forget to head over to Chandler Hall for the Newtown Business and Professional Association breakfast. The breakfast begins at 7:30 a.m. It will feature guest speaker Linda Mitchell of the NAC. She'll do a presentation on networking called "Schmooze or Lose." The cost is $15. For more information on the Newtown Business and Professional Association, visit www.newtownbpa.org.

2.  The Newtown Township Planning Commission meets tonight at 7:30 p.m. at the township Municipal Building. To look at the agenda, click here.

3. Newtown Borough is filled with historic homes. If you own one of these fantastic homes but find yourself with hefty energy bills, consider attending a special program tonight sponsored by the Newtown Borough Environmental Advisory Council.  The program will share with residents ways to increase energy efficiency in historic homes. It starts at 7 p.m. at the . For more information, call the borough at 215-968-2109.

4. sixth graders will graduate from the D.A.R.E. program tonight in a ceremony beginning at 7 p.m.

5. Planning to visit area theme parks once school lets out? Newtown Township Parks and Recreation is offering discounted tickets for the following theme parks: Advernture Aquarium, Dorney Park, Hershey Park, Philadelphia Zoo, and Six Flags Great Adventure. For more information and pricing, visit www.newtownfun.com or call 215-968-2800, ext. 239.