Survival Guide for the Week Be'twixt Christmas and New Year's

The week between Christmas and New Year's is a quiet one, with many people taking days off for vacation, schools closed and many offices shuttered, as well.

So we'll be featuring some non-event 5 Things You Need to Know columns this week—after today, of course.

You Need To Know Library Games: Break up the week's doldrums with the library's open game sessions, where kids can enjoy playing their board games. Feel free to stop in and join the fun anytime this week—or come by in the afternoon, when the library will show feature films, including "Cars II" and "Kung Fu Panda II," today through Thursday.

You Need To Know The Twilight Saga: Fans of the "Twilight" series will want to head to the Long Hill Library this week for free showings of the first three films in the series. The series begins at 2 p.m. Wednesday, and continues Thursday and Friday at the same time.

You Need To Know Wrestling Tournaments: School may be out, but the wrestlers at Watchung Hills Regional take that to mean more time for tournaments. They'll be at Middletown for the Water Woods Tournament Wednesday, and at t. Augustine's in Kendall Park for a tournament Friday.

You Need To Know The YMCA Says 'Come Play': The Somerset Hills YMCA welcomes members and non-members alike to its facilities this week. Stop by and enjoy the many fine programs available for kids and adults.

You Need To Know Where to Find Friends: The holidays can be a very difficult time for those who have recently lost a loved one—find comfort and support at the Bereavement Support Group sponsored  by the at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, at the VNA offices at 200 Mt. Airy Road in Basking Ridge. The program will be led by  Mary Lou Daley, a licensed clinical social worker. To register, contact Mary Lou Daley at 908-766-0180, ext. 242.