5 Things To Start the Day, July 11

Welcome to 5 Things, your daily resource for community events and happenings in Danvers. 

1. Happy 7-11: Every summer, July 11 is an especially ‘cool’ day thanks to a frozen freebie from 7-Eleven. Today, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., approximately 8,200 participating 7-Eleven stores in across the U.S. will give away free 7.11-ounce Slurpee drinks--including the one in Danvers. 

2. Today we're going to be snapping photos from the . Be sure to check back tomorrow morning for a photo gallery from the festivities. 

3. Tonight the  is hosting a  at 6 p.m. Local poet and creative writing professor J.D. Scrimgeour will lead the poetry workshop followed by the quarterly open mic night. If you would like to perform, please sign up at the Reference Desk or by phone at 978-774-0554. 

4. Don't forget: Back At It will be at  on Aug. 11 from 12-3 p.m. If you own a family-friendly business and are interested in attending, please call 978-777-0795 or email AKeating@simon.com before it's too late. See event for more details here. 

5. Today's weather: Sunny, with a high near 83.

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