1. Thank you reception. The Newton Free Library will hold a special reception today for the Korean Cultural Volunteer Outreach (KCVO) program, which recently donated 500 Korean books to the library. General Consul Kangho Park along with several of his consuls, the Korean Society of New England president, members of the Korean community and library staff will attend the free event, which starts at 9:30 a.m.

2. Go Tigers! The Newton North boys' varsity basketball team will face Acton-Boxborough in a home scrimmage today at 11 a.m. 

3. Free clam chowder. In celebration of National Clam Chowder Day, Skipjacks is offering up free clam chowder today with the purchase of an entree. Just print out this coupon and bring it to Skipjacks when you order lunch/dinner!

4. Do you own a Newton business? Claim the listing on Patch Places! By claiming the listing, you will have the ability to customize some information on the Patch listing, upload photos and videos. Plus, your customers can leave reviews right there on the listing page.

5. Catch the Bruins game! Want to watch the Bruins vs. Senators game this evening? Head on down to the Scandinavian Living Center tonight at 7 p.m.