Five Things You Need to Know Today: December 7

1. Looking for something festive to do with your kids? is making pre-assembled gingerbread houses…all that’s needed are the decorations. $14 each. For more information, call 508-645-2025

2. Now through Christmas, for every 10 broiler chickens sold, will donate a chicken to The . Stock your freezer for the winter while helping others.

3. This afternoon, Martha Hubbell will lead the first of two at the . Today’s project will be “Creature Feature,” a pipe cleaner animal-making workshop. The following Wednesday (Dec. 14) Martha will lead a workshop on how to make “Tiny Spinning Tops.” Both workshops are free and geared toward kids 10 and up. Please pre-register at the library. 4:30 p.m.–6 p.m.

4. At in West Tisbury tonight is a BB Vintage and Astrea Designs Holiday Trunk Show. On sale will be one-of-a-kind gifts including handmade vintage jewelry, framed collage prints, cards and calendars. 5 p.m.–8 p.m. Refreshments will be served.

5. Tonight is the Oak Bluffs Christmas Tree Lighting, Caroling and Party. Beginning in Post Office Square, the Vineyard Brass ensemble will perform followed by cookies, hot chocolate and, of course, a visit from Santa. Please bring a gift of food for the , 6:30 p.m.