Five Things You Need to Know Today: May 8

1. Superintendent Ash's Eval on the Agenda: The School Committee is scheduled to meet at 7 p.m. tonight at the Town Office Building and its revised agenda includes a vote on school choice, a review of the English language arts curriculum and a discussion about Superintendent of Schools Paul Ash's evaluation.

2. Lex Tee It Up: As part of this , the Lexington Recreation Department and New England Golf Corporation are hosting an afternoon of discounted golf between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. today at . For $15 per person, enjoy a relaxed, nine holes, skills contests with prizes, and a light lunch (burgers and hot dogs) after you golf. Players must have their own clubs, and electric or pull cart rentals are not included in the cost.

3.":" Youville Assisted Living's program series on challenging the boundaries welcomes David Ticchi, who's been blind from birth and went on to earn both master's and doctorate degrees from the Harvard School of Education before becoming special assistant to the president of for Legal Seafoods, where he counsels the company on issues of ethics and discrimination. The program is at 7 p.m. at . RSVP to info@youvilleassistedliving.org or call Lisa at 781-761-1335.

4. This Town's Totally Topographic: According to the town website, Lexington has been published to the World Topographic Map. Click here for more information about this and other Lexington maps.

5. Thunderstorms Possible: Rain's in the forecast for this afternoon, as highs get up to 58, according to the National Weather Service, which predicts possible thunderstorms overnight and a low of 54.