5 Things To Start the Day, June 21

Welcome to 5 Things, your daily resource for community events and happenings in Danvers. Here are five things to start the day, June 21.

1. It's another scorcher today. The National Weather Service is forecasting sunny skies, with a high near 95 degrees. Stay cool, Danvers!

2. Need a cool place to bring the kids today? Head over to the . Kids will hear a story and get free pizza (and you'll get to enjoy air conditioning inside the mall!) 

3. Today's 5 Things Pic: Marc McLaughlin of Danvers gearing up for the with teammate Tedy Bruschi.  McLaughlin and Bruschi ran as part of Tedy’s Team which was formed with the American Stroke Association following Bruschi’s stroke in 2005 to support and honor survivors and loved ones affected by the No. 1 cause of long-term disability. This year alone, team members raised over $350,000 totaling more than $2.1 million for stroke research and education since the program’s inception. 

4. Congratulations: The  awarded $12,000 in Scholarships this year, including Danvers resident Sara Perry. The scholarship was presented to ten kids across Massachusetts. 

5. Family Festival: Tonight's Danvers Kiwanis' Annual 5K Road Race at . Learn more about the event . 

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