5 Things Dec. 6: Stained Glass Jewelry, Winger and More

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1. Free stained glass jewelry at Great Woods Glass Art
Great Woods Glass Art will offer a free piece of stained glass jewelry for each adult visiting the store today while supplies last. Come in, say “hello” and help celebrate the shop’s 30th anniversary. No purchase necessary.

2. Afternoon book discussion group
The Afternoon Book Discussion Group will meet 4 p.m. today in the conference room. This group meets the first Thursday of each month. This month's selection is “Bones, Blood & Butter,” by Gabrielle Hamilton. For more information call 508-286-2695 or email Amanda.Viana@sailsinc.org.

3. Winger performance
Winger will be performing at Showcase Live,  23 Patriot Pl, Foxborough at 8 p.m. Winger is an American hard rock band from New York City. Their debut album, Winger, came out on Atlantic Record’s label in 1988 and spawned such hits as “Seventeen” and “Headed for a Heartbreak.” Tickets are $25 and can be purchased here.

4. Road to Recovery volunteers needed
The American Cancer Society’s Road to Recovery program is in need of volunteers to drive local cancer patients to and from their chemotherapy and/or radiation treatments. The schedule for volunteers is flexible, treatment appointments take place weekdays, primarily during business hours.  While most patients are in need of transportation to local treatment facilities, there are also patients in need of transportation to Boston.  If interested call 1-800-227-2345 or visit cancer.org.

5. High near 56, low around 25
Today will be sunny, with a high near 42. Northwest wind will be 5 to 8 mph becoming calm in the afternoon. Tonight will be partly cloudy, with a low around 25 and calm wind.