Bowls, Books and Buses

Where can you find everything you need to get you through your Friday? In the Five Things You Need to Know Today column, of course!

For other information worth knowing, see the Chatham Patch events calendar and announcements section — and if you've got something the community should know, don't forget to make a post of your own in one or both of those site sections.

1. You need to know about the weather: The heads of the Departments of Public Works in the borough and the township said they do not expect much damage from the rains Friday, but residents with any awareness of floods are encouraged to alert the authorities.
2. You need to know how to help those less fortunate: By purchasing a ceramic bowl made by the students at Friday at the at from 6 to 8:30 p.m., you can benefit the Community Soup Kitchen in Morristown.
3. You need to know where to buy books: At the , of course! Early shoppers can pay $20 for admission at 7:30 a.m., while free admission begins at 9:30. All proceeds go toward buying new material for the Library of the Chathams.
4. You need to know about local theater: The Chatham Community Players present tonight at 8 p.m. at the Chatham Playhouse.
5. You need to know about John Chapman: Better known as Johnny Appleseed, Chapman was born in Massachussetts and introduced apple trees to Ohio, Illinois and Indiana. One common misconception about Johnny Appleseed is that he randomly planted apple seeds everywhere he went. In reality, he planned and planted orderly nursuries with seeds he obtained free of charge from cider mills. Today, March 11, is Johnny Appleseed Day.