March 16: Fill Out Those Brackets; Barnum & Bailey

Hello and welcome to "5 Things You Need to Know Today," the Wednesday edition. 

March Madness has already technically started - but no worries, there is still time to fill out those brackets. Did you know the circus is coming to a nearby town as well?

Here is what you need to know today:

1. Fill out your college basketball March Madness brackets if you haven't done so yet. ESPN, CBS Sportsline and Yahoo! Sports are a couple of popular sites that offer both printable and online brackets. 
2. The circus is coming to town - well, close by at least. at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale. The show starts today but also runs Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Visit http://nassaucoliseum.com for more info. 
3. at the - Starts at 2 p.m. This group discussion about the agricultural heritage of Syosset is free and open to all. Call the library at 516-921-7161 for more info. 
4. Want to learn how to use? Head back to the library at 7 p.m. as Barry Howard of Needs Based Computer Instruction will share his skills. 
5. Stay with Patch for stories updated throughout the day - check back for our Grab and Go Kids Planner for stuff to do with the kids this weekend, Mom's Talk Q & A to see what's buzzing in the community and Bites Nearby for a look at a local restaurant. 

Have a great Wednesday.