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

Today is Thursday, Jan. 24. Here are 5 things you need to know:

• Clear and cold: Looks like another frigid day today. According to the National Weather Service we can expect sunny skies with a high near 19. Wind chill values as low as -11. Mostly clear tonight with a low around 2 degrees. 

• Public meeting: The Recreation Commission is meeting at 7 p.m. in the meeting room at Burlington High School.

• Toastmasters: There is a session of the "Last Word Toastmasters Club" at 6:30 p.m. tonight at the Burlington Public Library. This Toastmasters Club is an international organization dedicated to helping members improve their communication and leadership skills. Come join the fun-filled, stress-free, supportive group. Walk-ins are always welcome.

• Bridge: The Burlington Public Library is hosting two bridge playing events today. The first is COA Bridge Players, a group aimed at seniors, which will meet at 1 p.m. The second is the Thursday Night Bridge group, which meets at 6:30 p.m. Both sessions are open to the public, so come down, play some bridge and meet new people.

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