Five Things You Need to Know Today: April 28

1. Mystery series: The , 431 Main St., is scheduled to host a free program starting at 7 p.m. that is part of its series celebrating "The Year of the Mystery." Mystery authors Gary Goshgarian, Stoneham's J.R. Reardon and J.E. Seymour will discuss their work in the "It's A Mystery to Me" program. Mystery author Leslie Wheeler will serve as the event coordinator.

2. Spartans sports: Two varsity games are on tap for l:

Home game

• The girls' tennis team hosts Reading Memorial High at 3:30 p.m.

Away game

• The boys' tennis team travels to , 62 Oakland Road, Reading, to play at 3:30 p.m.

3. Meeting time! The Stoneham School Committee meets at 7:30 p.m. at Stoneham High School, 149 Franklin St., in the Library. Check out the agenda.

4. Social media: If this is your first visit to Stoneham Patch, you should know that you can also follow us on Facebook and Twitter. We'll provide updates and have other content you won't always find on the website so make sure to "like" and "follow" our pages to be kept up to speed on the latest happenings in and around town.

5. Talented kiddos: Visit Stoneham Patch on Friday at 9 a.m. to see who will be featured in our .

For more activities, check out our events calendar.