Five Things You Need To Know Today: June 12

1. Today, the NJ Sharing Network Foundation will host its inaugural Share NJ 5K Run/Walk to raise funds and awareness for organ and tissue donation. Co-hosted by the New Providence Business and Professional Association, about 3,000 people are expected to attend. Anyone who has not signed up still can for $30 from 7:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. at the NJ Sharing Network headquarters, located at 691 Central Ave. A one-mile “Fun Run” will kick off the day at 9 a.m., followed by the 5K Run/Walk at 10 a.m. A 50-yard “Sprout Sprint” for children 3 years old and under will close out the day at 11 a.m. For more information, or visit sharenj5k.org.

2. If you're looking to make dinner plans after the 5K today, look no further than the , hosted by . From 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., the family-friendly event will have burgers, hot dogs, ice cold cola and more. All proceeds will go toward sending more than 200 people to Mexico this summer to build houses for the homeless. Visit pcnp.org for more information.

3. There will be a lemonade stand set up at the Berkeley Heights Library from 3 to 5 p.m. today to help fight childhood cancer. If you can't make it, all are encouraged to consider "buying a virtual cup of lemonade" for $2 on the Berkeley Heights Alex's Lemonade Stand website.

4. If you're looking to purchase some fresh, local produce before the New Providence Farmer's Market opens this Wednesday, June 15th outside the Municipal Center, consider checking out the today from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., located at Maple Street and DeForest Avenue in Summit.

5. If you're a animal lover and looking to get out of town today, check out the P.A.L. Pet Show at 25 Deforest Ave. in Summit at 11 a.m. The annual event is free and open to all. Attendees are encouraged to bring their cat, dog, reptiles, rodents, fish, birds and every variety of faithful friends to the show. Prizes will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishers in numerous categories. Click for more information.