5 Things You Need To Know Today, May 17

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

1. Want to own a piece of Peabody history? On eBay now is a postcard dated 1912 from a "German Beer Garden" at a West Peabody hall. The starting bid is currently $24.90.

2. Need to talk to your kids about tobacco?  will be held at the mall this weekend. The event is designed to establish awareness, in the surrounding communities of the Northshore Mall, of underhanded tactics used by the tobacco industry.  This event will provide residents with a chance to learn about the latest trends used by major tobacco companies, and have their questions answered.  Event will include interactive exhibits and giveaways from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. near 

3. Rain, rain go away. The high will be in the upper 50s today with showers likely, according to the National Weather Service.

4. Softball and track are scheduled to meet after school, weather permitting. For the rest of the games scheduled for the week,

5. Need to fill up your tank this morning? on Newbury Street has gas for $3.82 a gallon and Hess on Newbury Street has gas for $3.85, according to Boston Gas Prices.