5 Things You Need to Know Today, Dec. 8

Welcome to 5 Things, your daily resource for the events and happenings in town. Here are five things you need to know today, December 8, in Danvers:

1. Today's 5 Things Photo is of the November Danvers winners of the Keys to Success program at . Each of the kids was chosen by their teachers for different reasons, including returning a stolen wallet, bringing failing grades to passing grades, helping out peers in specific classes, academic excellence in classes, and more. Congratulations, winners!

2. We are so excited to kick off our new today. about the opportunity for Danvers Schools to win $100,000 . 

3. is hosting a today at 4 p.m. The events will include activities for kids, refreshments, and raffles, as well as meet and greets with the producers.

4. Tonight is celebrating the third annual at the home of John Archer at 10 North St. from 6 to 8 p.m. Attendees are asked to bring a canned good, winter clothing item, or small personal care item, to be donated to local food pantries.

5. Today's weather: A chance of rain and snow, mainly before 8 a.m. Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 43.

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