Five Things You Need to Know Today: July 19, 2012

1. This Day in History 1984: Geraldine Ferraro became the first woman nominated for the vice-presidency by a major political party.

2. 10:00 am - English as a second language class is offered at the Canton Council on Aging.

3. 10:30 am - Exercise at the Blue Hills Wellness Center. Sponsored by the Canton Council on Aging.

4. 1:00 - 5:00 pm - Tomorrow, July 20, Mass Audubon Visual Arts Center has Free Fun Fridays, a program that offers free admission to the Mass Audubon Visual Arts Center on Friday, July 20, 2012. Sponsored by the Highland Street Foundation.

5. 6:00 - 7:30 pm -  Family Fun Night at the Blue Hills Reservation. Join the DCR Park Rangers for a free evening for kids of all ages including games, arts and crafts, snacks, summer safety information, Zumba classes, dance and karate. For more information contact: (617)698-1802.