5 Things: Don't Be Bored During Vacation

Here are five things you should know as you start your Monday.

1. Enjoy vacation. There's plenty to do around the area this week while the kids are home from school. Check out this calendar of events from Merrimack and beyond if you're looking for ways to spend your staycation.

2. Pajama Cinema. On Tuesday, at 5:30 p.m., head to the Merrimack Public Library dressed in your favorite PJs with a brown bag supper to enjoy an animated PG movie at the library. For ages 3 and older with an adult; register with an adult Merrimack Library card. The library's movie license doesn't permit it to publish the film title outside of the building. Call the Children's Room to find out what's playing. Contact: Youth Services Staff at (603) 424-5021 or mmkchild@merrimack.lib.nh.us

3. Can you help the police? The Merrimack Police Department is looking to solve a rash of car vandalism incidents in which vehicles have been damaged by a BB or pellet gun. At least two of the damaged cars have had their rear window shot out. Police are asking residents to be vigilant and contact them immediately if they see anything suspicious. Read more here.

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5. Weather watch. Here's a look at today's forecast. It looks to be a pretty nice day following a day of snow on Sunday. Partly sunny, with a high near 42. Tonight, mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.