5 Things You Need to Know Today, Dec. 13

1. ConsCom: The Conservation Commission meets at 7:45 p.m. at the town offices, third floor conference room A. 

2. Holiday Ball: "The Crystal Ballroom "Holiday Ball" at the Town House will be held this Saturday, December 15th from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. The fee is $25 per couple, $15 for singles. Music will be provided by D.B.’s Orchestra, with dance instruction at 6 p.m. by Tom Webster of Dance New England. Black Tie optional! Tickets are available at the Andover Senior Center or Andover Book Store. Sponsored by The Andover Senior Community Friends. For information call: (978)623-8321," per the Town of Andover.

3.  Writers' Group: "Join Memorial Hall Library writers' group for writers of adult fiction, nonfiction, and memoirs. This group, which meets tonight at 7 p.m., provides constructive advice and feedback on each other's works in progress. Writers' Group Web Site."

4. Gas Prices: Here are some of the lowest unleaded gas prices according to motortrend.com: the 65 Main Street – $3.45/gallon; Sunoco, 220 North Main St., $3.49/gallon; Mobil 14 N. Main St., $3.53/gallon.

5. Weather: Today will be sunny with a high temperature of 40 degrees. Tonight will be clear with a low of 22 degrees.