Our weekday morning column, 5 Things You Need to Know, provides you with information that can help you plan your day and give you some fodder for water cooler conversations.

1. The all-day sports program starts at 8 a.m. at Grafton Elementary School.

2. Play Rummikub at Grafton Senior Center at 1 p.m.

3. Logan Express reminds February break travelers that there is bus service available to Logan Airport in Boston from Framingham. Full service bus terminals and secure parking are available. Children under 12 and active military personnel traveling in uniform ride for free.

4. Jog Your Noggin’ at 11 a.m. at Grafton Senior Center.

5. Today is Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent, a time in the Christian church of sacrifice and reflection in advance of Easter.