5 Things You Need To Know Today, Jan. 3

Welcome to 5 Things, your daily resource for the events and happenings in town. Here are five things you need to know today, Jan. 3, in Danvers:

1. A New Year's Gift: announced the winner of their on Friday, and we had to share this heartwarming story. Because the cake serves more than 30-40 people, the winner, Martha McMahon of Ipswich, decided to donate the cake to the for New Year’s Eve. Cakes for Occasions said it "was an amazing act of graciousness, and it really was an amazing way to end 2011 here at the bakery."

2. : Check out today's 5 Things photo, submitted by Maryellen Hodgkins, from this weekend's First Annual Mike Clifford Game against Peabody. DHS won 4-1. Congrats, guys!

3. VOTE: Have you voted for Danvers in our yet today? Start the morning off and place your vote here.

4. Back to school: are back from vacation today, and traffic could be heavier. Check out our live map to help base your morning commute.

5. Today's Weather: Sunny, with a high near 28 degrees. For the winter-lovers, there's a slight chance of snow on Thursday!

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