5 Things (Hanukkah!) To Start the Day, Dec. 7

Here are five things to start your day in Beverly:

1. A very Happy Hanukkah to those celebrating its kickoff tomorrow in Beverly. Check out Temple B'Nai Abraham's Hanukkah schedule here, and our picks for tasty Hanukkah recipes here.

2. We've received some great photos from Beverly residents and businesses showing us their holiday cheer. Be sure to add your photos to our holiday gallery here.

3. A big congratulations to the 12 Beverly residents who were recently inducted into Salem State's Alpha Lambda Delta honors society. Read the college's announcement here.

4. Not sure what to do this weekend? Check out our weekend planner here, and our new live music column here.

5. Weekend Weather: Friday, a chance of rain, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 47 degrees. Saturday, cloudy with a high near 50. Sunday, a chance of showers after 9 a.m., otherwise mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.

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