5 Things You Need To Know Today, Dec. 9

Welcome to 5 Things, your daily resource for the events and happenings in town. Here are five things you need to know today, December 9, in Danvers:

1. This weekend the town is looking for volunteers to places wreaths on veterans' graves at , as part of the National Wreaths Across America campaign. Volunteers should arrive at noon.

2. Speaking of veterans, congratulations to International Cars, Ltd., who recently presented $15,000 to the “Wounded Warrior Project” to commemorate Veterans Appreciation Month. Nice work!

3. Want to shop local this weekend? We'll have the scoop on the latest holiday deals and specials happening around town this afternoon.

4. If you're looking to get out of the house tonight, check out 's , starting at 9 p.m.

5. Weekend weather forecast: Skies are looking mostly sunny, with highs at 47 degrees today, and 40 degrees during the weekend.

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