5 Thing You Need to Know Today, Friday, May 17

1. Your 3-day Local Weather Forecast:

• According to the NWS, Friday will be sunny, with a high near 72. There will be a northwest wind from 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
• Friday night will be mostly clear, with a low around 45. There will be north wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
• There is a 20 percent chance of rain after 1 p.m. on Saturday with a high near 70. There will be a calm wind becoming southeast 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon
• There is a 20 percent chance of rain Saturday night which will be mostly cloudy with a low near 45. 
• Sunday will be partly sunny with a high near 65.
• Sunday night will be mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.

2. Reader Comment of the Day: "Sounds like a reasonable plan to me," Reader Robert L Homeyer commenting on the article, School Committee Approves Family Cap For Athletic User Fees.

3. It's Happening Today: The Ryan School Drama Club is putting on a production of Aladdin at 7 p.m. at the Ryan School. Admission is free!

4. It's Also Happening Today: Redmen girls varsity lacrosse will take on Metheun High School at home at 3:45 p.m. 

5. Yard Sales Abound!: With a nice weekend weather-wise predicted, there are several yard sales scheduled in the Tewksbury area this weekend. !