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

1. We hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving vacation! Now that we're officially in the holiday swing of things, be sure to check out our Holiday Guide for everything you need to know this season in Danvers. This morning kicks off our holiday gift guide, offering tips for the best gifts in Danvers for kids.

2. St. John's Prep students are participating in Under Armour's "Finding Undeniable," a contest looking for the school with the most pride. To vote for them, check out their page here.

3. Weather: It might not seem like late-November, but partly sunny skies, with a high near 63 degrees are expected today. It will be a breezy one, with gusts up to 25 MPH.

4. Looking for the cheapest gas around town? According to Boston Gas Prices, this week Costco is the third cheapest in the state, at 3.13 per gallon. Next up is Stop and Shop at 3.18, and then High Street Service at 3.21.

5. Have you seen today's Patch Deal of the Day for Quest Actor’s Studio in Salem? Check it out here.

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