5 Things You Need To Know Today, Dec. 19

Welcome to 5 Things, your daily resource for the events and happenings in town. Here are five things you need to know today, December 19, in Danvers:

1. Holiday Story Time: Today at 10 a.m. the is hosting a for kids and their parents. All are welcome to attend the free event.

2. Blue, blue, blue Christmas: Tonight at 7 p.m., is hosting a , a service of comtemplative word and music that seeks to honor the difficult feelings many have during this time of year.

3. Show us your Christmas spirit: Does your pet have an adorable Christmas outfit? Does your house look even more beautiful with its Christmas decor? What about a holiday party with your co-workers? We want to see how Danvers celebrates Christmas. Add your photo to .

4. Weather: Mostly sunny, with a high near 45 degrees.

5. Gas and Traffic: Did you know you can now find out the cheapest gas prices in and around town, as well as the at-the-moment traffic in Danvers all the time? Check out our new Traffic & Gas tab.

For more of today's happenings, head over to our Events Calendar.