5 Things, Dec. 14: Taste & Style

Here are five things to start your day in Beverly:

1. Taste & Style: Tonight Marino's Cafe and Beverly Bootstraps are hosting an evening of holiday shopping and appetizers, all to benefit Beverly Bootstraps. The $7 event is from 6:30-8:30 p.m. and tickets can be purchased at the thrift shop.

2. Christmas Memories debuts this weekend at Sea Change Theatre Company.  The heartwarming holiday show for the whole family runs December 14-16 and 21-23. For more information and tickets go to www.seachangetheatre.com or call 978-500-3885.

3. There's still time to drop off your Toys for Tots. Check out this list of Beverly's 20+ locations with drop off boxes.

4. We had a great time checking out the holiday lights around Beverly's neighborhoods. Take a look at the gallery here, add in your own photos, and let us know your favorite neighborhoods for Christmas lights in Beverly.

5. Weather: Sunny, with a high near 46. Snow could be on the horizon for the second half of the weekend! Check back for more details.

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