Five Things You Need To Know: Jan. 17

Today is Thursday, January 17th. Here are five things you need to know.

Flu Clinic: The Wakefield Health Department has announced a flu clinic at Town Hall on Thursday, January 17th from 5:30-6:30pm in the first floor conference room. The flu vaccine is free with the following insurances: Tufts, Harvard Pilgrim, Blue Cross of Massachusetts, Unicare, Fallon, Health New England, Neighborhood Health Plan, BMC Healthnet, MassHealth and Medicare Part B. The vaccine is $10 for those without one of the accepted insurances.

Nunsense: On January 25, 26 and 27, the Wakefield Repertory Theatre presents “Nunsense” at the Wakefield-Lynnfield United Methodist Church. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased online at http://www.ticketstage.com/WRT or by calling (781) 245-1173.  Click here for showtimes and more information.

New Play Coming Up: Speaking of local theater, the Quannapowitt Players are putting on a new play by Dustin Lance Black, “8,” which focuses on the legal battle over California’s Proposition 8 same-sex marriage ban. Tickets are $10 and the performance is Sunday, February 10th at 4 p.m. at the Quannapowitt Playhouse in Reading. Email qp8theplay@gmail.com, or calling 781-942-2212. Click here for more information.

Blues Jam: This Sunday from 5 to 8 p.m., they’re having a blues jam at Laurie’s 9:09 Raw Bar & Steakhouse.  You’re welcome to bring your instrument or your voice.

Yankee Swap: The McCarthy Senior Center is holding an After the Holidays Breakfast and Yankee Swap Re-Gift tomorrow, January 18th starting at 8:30 p.m. Cost is $3 and reservations are required. Call (781) 245-3312.