Welcome to 5 Things, your daily resource for the events and happenings in town. Here are five things you need to know today, Dec. 28, in Danvers:

1. Congrats Northeast Arc: Wondering why we're saying congratulations? Northeast Arc was chosen as the most recent winner of the “Cranney Cares for the Community” campaign. Learn more here.

2. Celebrate New Year's Eve in style: Cakes for Occasions is raffling a Champagne Bottle Cake, made with its signature Strawberry Grand Marnier flavor, serving 30-40 people. One raffle ticket will be given for every $10 spent this week, ending on Friday, Dec. 30. The winner will be contacted that evening to schedule Saturday pick up.

3. Bye, Christmas Tree: Have you already taken the Christmas tree down? If so, you'll want to know when the town will be collecting them. Find out in this week's You Ask, Patch Answers.

4. Winter Parking Ban: If you are having trouble with the winter parking ban, Cranney Self Storage can help, as they rent out parking spaces. To learn more, contact Cranney.

5. Today's Weather: Mostly sunny, with the temperature falling as the day goes by. Expect tonight's lows around 18 degrees.

For more of today's happenings, head over to our Events Calendar.