5 Things You Need To Know Today, Jan. 4

Welcome to 5 Things, your daily resource for the events and happenings in town. Here are five things you need to know today, Jan. 4, in Danvers:

1. Get in Shape: Was your New Year's Resolution to be healthier? This week's Patch Deal is offering 5 Zumba classes in Swampscott for $15 (a $40 value.) Check out the deal here.

2. Winter Film Fair: Today marks the beginning of the hosted by the . At 1 p.m. today the first showing will be 'Recollections of Glen Magna Farms,' at .

3. : Members of the community will be performing poetry, song, stories, memoirs and comedy at the tonight. The free event starts at 6:30 p.m.

4. : If you or someone you know suffers from chronic pain, tonight's support group at could be the right place for you. The free support group runs from 5:30-7 p.m. in the Pain Management Center Reception Room.   

5. Today's weather: Increasing clouds, with a high near 21 degrees, and wind chill values as low as -5. BRRR!

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