Five Things You Need To Know About Today: August 5

1. The Sherborn and Dover Council On Aging will hold a joint  for seniors today at the picturesque 124-acre Powisset Farm.  Bring a sandwich and a chair. Salad, dessert and drinks will be provided. In case of rain, the picnic will be held at the Pilgrim Church. For any questions, please contact the Sherborn COA at 508-651-7858 or the Dover COA at (508) 785-0032.

2. Grab your camera and head to the parks. The Trustees of Reservations is pleased to announce the 5th annual . From June 22 to Sept. 22, visit any of The Trustees properties in the Charles River Valley and submit your best photos in six categories. The Best in Show winner will receive a Trustees membership and a winter share of produce at Powisset Farm.

Contests will be able to summit their favorite shots in six subject categories, including “On the Farm,” a new category this year for photographs taken at our Powisset Farm property in Dover.  Information, rules and regulations can be found HERE.

3. Registration is now open for the 2011 Dover-Sherborn Triathlon.  The Dover-Sherborn Boosters have announced that the 7th annual Triathlon will be held on September 18, 2011.  The race includes a 0.25 mile swim, 14.8 mile bike, and 3.4 mile run  The race will take your through the scenic roads of Dover and Sherborn past farms, rivers, and antique houses. The swim is in Farm Pond in Sherborn and the run finishes Olympic style on the new track at Dover-Sherborn High School.  Registration and Information about this event can be found HERE. 

4. The ECDC Nursery School in Sherborn is currently enrolling students for the 2011-2012 school year. Call the school at 508 -653-9149 for more information or to schedule a tour!

5. The Dover Council on Aging invites all seniors interested in playing Bocce Ball to stop by the Center of Medfield, located at One Ice House Road at 10:00 a.m.