Five Things You Need to Know Today, Dec. 10

1. Today's weather: The National Weather Service is calling for rain with a high near 59. East wind 6 to 11 mph becoming light and variable in the afternoon. On Monday night, there will be more rain, mainly before 5 a.m. Low around 36. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

2. Seacoast Mavericks to make announcement: The Seacoast Mavericks, a Futures Collegiate Baseball League team, is scheduled to hold a press conference on Monday afternoon at 4 p.m. at Demeters Steakhouse where team officials are expected to announce the Mavericks will play all of their home games at Leary Field beginning with the 2013 season.

3. Temple Israel to celebrate Hanukkah: Today is the third day of Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights, which lasts for eight days. The Temple Israel on State Street is celebrating Hanukkah until Saturday, Dec. 15.

4. Enter Patch Deck the House contest: Portsmouth Patch is accepting submissions of photos and video from Portsmouth residents who believe they have the best holiday lights for the Patch Deck the House contest. The winner of the nationwide competition will receive $100,000 for their local school district and have their electricity bill paid for one month.

5. Cultural Commission - Art Speak meeting: The Portsmouth Cultural Commission - Art Speak is scheduled to meet on Monday night at 6:30 at the Surf Restaurant on Bow Street. The agenda can be viewed on the city's web site.