Five Things You Need To Know Today, May 11

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Today is Friday, May 11, 2012. Here are five things you need to know about.

1. Cloudy by decent: The National Weather Sevice predicts a slight chance of rain between noon and 1 p.m. and maybe a thunderstorm after 1 p.m. High of 66. The evening will be cloudy with a low of 44.

2. An Evening at Pops" Hosted by Joslin Diabetes Center: Join Joslin Diabetes Center for a fabulous EVENING AT POPS at Boston’s Symphony Hall on May 11, as the beloved Boston Pops feature the iconic music of George Gershwin. All proceeds from the evening will support Joslin’s singular focus on diabetes and its High Hopes Fund. At Boston's Symphony Hall, 301 Massachusetts Ave, Boston, costs $100.

3. On Golden Pond: The Winchester Players will present their second weekend performances of the classic Ernest Thompson play "On Golden Pond" at 8 p.m. at the , 478 Main St, Winchester, on Friday and Saturday, May 11, and 12. Tickets at $18/$16 foe seniors and students may be purchased online at www.winchesterplayers.org, at Book Ends, in Winchester Center, or at the door.

4. Free Week of Group Workout Classes: Are you looking for a fun workout to do with your friends? Set up a small group and try it out for FREE. We also have other groups you can join in all day long at , 605 Main St, Winchester.

5. Best of Patch Readers' Choice: Looking for Staycation Destinations: Staycations - that’s a word we haven’t heard in a little while, but we’re bringing it back for this week’s Best of Patch Readers’ Choice poll. are a few favorite places, in no particular order, but if we're leaving anyone off of the list, please let us know in the comments and we'll be sure to add it to the list and poll below. Polls close at 9 a.m.