Five Things You Need to Know Today: Oct. 11

1. Upload your crazy cat pictures to Patch's Weekly Photo Contest; the winner will receive a $75 gift card to Barnes and Noble.

2. There are two farmers' markets today full of the best our local harvest has to offer, check out the markets at Plimoth Plantation and Stephens Field. Both start at 2:30 p.m.

3. State Rep. Tom Calter is holding a Meet and Greet at the Senior Center today at 10 a.m.

4. Attend a writer’s workshop and open mic session at 7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 11,  at the Manomet Branch Library, 12 Strand Avenue. The writer’s workshop will begin at 7 p.m. and last for half an hour. During this time, writers will be encouraged to share their work and receive helpful criticism before participating in the open mic at 7:30 p.m. The open mic portion will last until 8:15 p.m. or for as long as we have performers. You are welcome to attend both or choose the part of the evening that interests you most. Attendance at the workshop is not required for participation in the open mic. The program is free and requires no registration.

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