5 Things: Take in the High School Play

1. The Drowsy Chaperone. Merrimack High School's theater department is performing The Drowsy Chaperone, a 2006 Tony Award-winning Broadway musical. Performances are Friday and Saturday, Nov. 9 and 10 at 7 p.m. Performances are in the Merrimack High School theater. Tickets are  $10 for students and seniors and $12 for adults. Sold at the door and seating is general admission. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

2. Recount deadline. The deadline to request a recount for Tuesday's election results is the end of the day today. Local recounts may be requested at the Town Clerk/Tax Collector's office before it closes at 4:30 p.m.

3. ICYMI. The town's tax rate was set on Wednesday and means a 22 cent per $1,000 reduction on your tax bills. Payments are due on Dec. 10.

4. Food drive. James Mastricola Upper Elementary School is hosting its annual food drive, on now until Nov. 16. All collections will be donated to the food pantries at St. John Neumann and St. James United Methodist churches.

5. Weekend weather. The National Weather Service is predicting a nice looking late fall weekend on tap. Check it out an make some plans for ways to spend it. If you have a three day weekend, enjoy it!

• Friday: Sunny, with a high near 49. Northwest wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
• Friday night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
• Saturday: A slight chance of showers after 3 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 50.
• Saturday night: A slight chance of showers before 3 a.m. Patchy fog after 4 a.m. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 39.
• Veterans Day: Patchy fog before 9 a.m. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 59.
• Sunday night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.