5 Things You Need To Know Today: Aug. 22

Before you start your week, here are 5 things you need to know:

Weather -- Morning showers will give way to partly sunny skies with a high around 80 degrees.

Hair Cuts --  is holding a Cut-a-Thon to benefit Peabody football and cheerleading. Cost is $10 at the door on a first come, first served basis from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. No appointments needed.

History -- On this day in 1865, liquid soap hit the market.

Cars -- The four-day preview for the 2012 MINI Cooper Coupe, is free and open to the public during normal business hours this week.

Meeting -- The Licensing Board will meet tonight at City Hall at 6:30 p.m.

 For more things going on today, look at the events calendar.