Kids & Family

Five Things You Need to Know Today: April 13

A local music festival, a food drive and a rival volleyball match.

1. Last chance to vote. You have until 9 a.m. this morning to cast your vote in this week's Best Of/Readers' Choice Poll for . is currently in the lead, with is second place. Cast your vote, leave a comment and write a review to make sure your favorite is the winner!

2. New England Music Festival. The will kick off at the tonight at 6 p.m. The festival, which will run through Sun., April 15, will feature more than 800 student musicians. Trophies, awards and scholarships totaling more than $25,000 will be handed out.

3. It's Friday the 13th! Are you superstitious? Share some of your favorite Friday the 13th facts in the comments section below. 

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4. Go Tigers! The boys' varsity volleyball team will face rival Brookline in a home match today at 4 p.m.

5. Last day for Underwood food drive! Today is the last day for the food drive at to benefit the . The pantry is especially in need of peanut butter, jelly, canned fruit, juices and handled paper bags. Collection bins will be accessible in front of the main office for donations

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