Five Things You Need to Know Today: January 16

1. Today is a federal holiday meaning all banks and government offices, including libraries and post offices, will be closed.

2, Come to the this morning to honor Martin Luther King, Jr. with a day of service. Chores start promptly at 9 am, rain or shine, followed by breakfast of farm sausage and egg then a tour! For more information or to sign up, call 627-7007 x101.

3. The will be holding a Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. breakfast and program in the Parish House on William Street today. Program topic is "A life of altruistic service, his inheritance, and our commitment." A free will offering will be taken. 9 am. For more information, call 508-693-1539.

4. Knit-along Mondays begins today upstairs at in Vineyard Haven. Bring a project already in the progress, a new one to start, or needles and yarn for a basic, beginning knitting lesson. If you're confounded by instructions, have reached an impasse with sewing up, or want to practice a new technique the “knitting doctor” will be in the house to help! $5 donation requested for those who need a lesson, please. Participating knitters will receive a discount on knitting books during knit-along afternoons! 2 pm. For more information, or to sign up, please call 508-693-2291.

5. There is an Open Darkroom Studio tonight at with David Welch. Cost is $10 per hour without assistance or $25 per hour with assistance. 7 pm – 9 pm. For more information, call 508-693-1850 or visit featherstoneart.org.