5 Things To Start the Day, May 3

Welcome to 5 Things, your daily resource for community events, happenings in town, and little tidbits of information. Here are five things to start the day, May 1, in Danvers:

1. Danvers' Water Restriction Level is now at Level 2. Not sure what that means? Outdoor lawn & garden watering is allowed between the hours of 7 p.m. through 8 a.m. ONLY.

2. Today's 5 Things Photo:  Eastern Bank Chairman and CEO Richard Holbrook and football legend Doug Flutie recognized 98 community-based organizations that earned grants totaling $1.1 million. The organizations were honored at the 8th Annual Eastern Bank Community Quarterback event on April 30, 2012 at Cambridge College.

3. Give Blood Today: Honda North in Danvers is sponsoring a blood drive from 12-7 p.m. at the American Red Cross donation center, located at 99 Rosewood Drive. Raffles, prizes and snacks will celebrate the "Spring into Summer" theme.  Walk-ins are welcome, or appointments can be made by calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visiting www.redcrossblood.org.

4. Have you voted for the ? If you haven't, you have til Friday morning at 9 a.m. to weigh in.

5. Tonight the Northeast Animal Shelter is hosting a . Learn more about the free workshop .

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