Five Things You Need to Know Today, Oct. 18

Here are five things you need to know today:

1) On my way to sunny Woburn: The sun is going to stay with us today (hooray!), before clouds move in after dark. Expect temperatures to be a fall-like 66 degrees. Bring a light coat, some westerly winds may make it feel cooler during the day.  

2) Intramural basketball: The intermediate basketball league will hold The intramural intermediate league is open to students in grades 7 and 8. Price is $25 on top of club dues.  

3) Event spotlight: Children’s author Laurie Isop will visit the today at 3:30 p.m. Isop is the author of the book “How Do You Hug a Porcupine?” and will read to children at the event. Parents will also have an opportunity to with their children.

4) In case you missed it: The city is gearing up for November’s election and City Clerk Bill Campbell wants to make sure everyone is ready to vote. !

5) Let’s (not) stay together: On this day in 1974, singer Al Green was attacked by an ex-girlfriend in his bathroom. Mary Woodson entered Green’s home, tossed scalding-hot grits on his back, then shot herself to death in his bedroom. The attack left Green, who had recently become a born-again Christian, shaken emotionally and hospitalized for months. When Green recovered, the singer became an ordained Baptist minister and preached at a Memphis church. He is still a preacher today, but after renouncing soul music for many years, began performing his hits again in the 80s.

To find out what is going on today in Woburn, check out our events listings.