Five Things You Need To Know Today: Nov. 24

1. The New Providence Memorial Library, Borough Offices and District Schools are starting the Holiday early by closing all facilities at 1 p.m. today. The Library will reopen this Saturday.

2. With Thanksgiving upon us, Patch will be providing you with last minute recipes, a feature on what local residents are thankful for, a list of restaurants open on Thanksgiving (just incase you burn your Turkey!) and a feature on New Providence, formally known as Turkey, NJ. Check back for those articles later today!

3. As tradition, the New Providence Football Team will be playing Gov. Livingston tomorrow at 11 a.m. on Lieder Field. Check Patch later today for a preview to the game!

4. Happy Thanksgiving Eve! Be careful driving if you are out and about tonight, as it is traditionally a big party night. New Jersey State Police will have strict enforcement beginning at 6 p.m. with several checkpoints throughout the state. Patch asks that you please remember to take a moment today, tomorrow and every day to give thanks! Have a safe and Happy Thanksgiving!

5. Remember that Black Friday is right around the corner as well! The Downtown Improvement District will host the Annual Christmas Walk on Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. along South Street and Springfield Avenue. Check Patch on Thursday for a full preview of activities!