5 Things You Need to Know Today, Dec. 23

Welcome to 5 Things, your daily resource for the events and happenings in town. Here are five things you need to know today, December 22, in Danvers:

1. Support the Troops: On Christmas Eve in Danvers Square, Jim George of Operation Troop Support will be hosting a candle light vigil to pay tribute to the soldiers away from their families on the holidays. The event starts at 4 p.m. Check out the for more details.

2. Christmas Eve/Day Church Services: If you're not sure what time your church's Christmas service is being held, check back to Danvers Patch at 11 a.m. for a complete listing of schedules.

3. Will it be a white Christmas? Maybe. Today's forecast (as well as tomorrow's) includes a chance of snow showers. Christmas Day is looking to be party sunny with a high near 40 degrees.

4. Court update:Do you remember the tragic story from February of two women who died after being ? The attorneys for both defendants are asking a judge to dismiss the charges. Learn more about the .

5. Become a writer. Did you see the from blogger Paula Noyes? She details an interesting course she took this year at Check it out .

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