"Five Things you Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance.

1. Trust Fund Established for Lutz Family

Looking for a way to help the family of Shayla Lutz, the three-year-old Stoughton girl who died on September 14 after she was involved in a fatal pedestrian accident in front of the Hansen School?

A trust fund for the Lutz family has been established at the Stoughton Co-Operative Bank. Donations in Shayla's memory may be made to The Lutz Family Trust at either of the Stoughton Co-Operative Bank's branches on Park St or mailed to the Lutz Family Trust, c/o Stoughton Co-operative Bank, PO Box 446, Stoughton, MA 02072.

2. Dunk a Stoughton High Principal this Friday Night

The Stoughton High senior class (Class of 2013) will be running a dunk tank fundraiser Friday night, September 21, at the Stoughton High football team's home-opener vs. Pembroke.

Senior Class co-advisor Tim Norton will be dunked pregame and in the first quarter; Assistant Principal Hope Fernandes in the second quarter; Assistant Principal Mike O'Neil at halftime and in the third quarter; and new Principal Julie Miller in the fourth quarter.

A single throw is $1; five throws are $3; and 15 throws are $10.

The senior class will also be holding a 50/50 raffle during the game - $2 for one ticket; $5 for three; and $10 for an arm's length worth of tickets.

Regular admission to the game is $6 for adults and $4 for students, but elementary school students will be able to get in for $2 for the home-opener. Those children playing pop warner or flag football who wear their jerseys to the game will be able to get in for just $1 all season. 

Game starts Friday at 7 p.m. Gates will open at 6 p.m.

For a preview of the game, click here.

3. Know a Teen Looking for a Job?

The following is from a press release from McDonald's:

McDonald’s restaurants in New England and Albany, NY are looking to hire up to 1,800 new crew members during a hiring event on September 20, 2012.

The one-day event will focus primarily on high school students who are interested in a position at McDonald’s.

McDonald’s First Job Opportunities program opens the door to high school students and others looking for a career that offers a fast paced environment focused on customer hospitality, learning new skills and fun.

On September 20, 2012 from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. every restaurant in the local area will take applications and conduct interviews on-site, as well as offer tours of the restaurant.

Locally, McDonald's has a Washington St. location in Stoughton and has a location on North Pearl St. in Brockton, just over the Stoughton line and one in Cobb's Corner in Canton, just over the Stoughton line.

Those interested in applying for an available position are encouraged to visit their participating local McDonald’s location or apply online at www.McDonalds.com/Careers.

4. Fire Flow Testing

The following is from the Stoughton Department of Public Works:

Telgian Company will be conducting a fire flow test at Target in Stoughton on Thursday, September 20, starting at 9 p.m.

This activity will cause discolored water in varying degrees in all sections of town. Those who experience water discoloration should flush their water systems by opening the cold water faucet for a few minutes and then waiting for about an hour. If the water is still not clear, repeat the flushing procedure.

The DPW is not responsible for any damages the occur as a result of this test, which is a necessary and normal function of the Water Department.

5. Reminder: Thursday is Food Pantry Day in Stoughton

Stoughton resident Peg Carbone continues her effort to curb hunger in Stoughton, personally picking up donations for the food pantries every Thursday.

Here's a note from Peg: "I pick up non perishable food and also household items every Thursday, anywhere in Stoughton and deliver them to the food pantry. Please tell your friends and neighbors. One item, one bag or several, and I will pick them up every Thursday."

Haven't called to arrange a pickup? It's not too late. Call Peg at 508-889-1385 or send an email to peg.carbone@comcast.net.