Five Things You Need to Know Today, May 3

Smolak Farms Opening Day: The North Andover farm that everyone knows is having their beginning at 7 a.m. Smolak Farms, located at 315 South Bradford St., North Andover, will also be offering a whole boatload of free stuff this weekend in honor of the opening weekend celebration. 

Conservation Commission: The ConsCom will be discussing a list of agenda items tonight that include trail improvements for an AVIS reservation, a host of septic system replacements and a project involving lighting, sidewalk and drainage improvements to the West Middle School. Check out the agenda on the town website. The meet at 7:45 p.m. at , third floor conference room A.

Wine-Book Club: Author Rainbow Rowell will be once again visiting wine-sense for their regular Book on the Vine club at 6 p.m. at , 166 North Main St.

Weather: Today will bring a 30 percent chance of showers with a high temperature of 55 degrees in Andover, according to the National Weather Service. Tonight will bring a 40 percent chance of showers with a low temperature of 50 degrees.

Battle of the Bands: Voting in the semi-final round of the is coming to an end soon so make sure to cast your vote for your favorite band. Afterall, 2 of the 12 bands are from Andover!