Five Things You Need To Know Today: Dec. 2

Five Things You Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more and let us know what you think of the feature in the comments section.

Today is Friday, Dec. 2. Here are five things you need to know.

1. Sunny: It’s getting warmer again. According to the National Weather Service, the high for Friday is expected to be 50 degrees. It should be mostly sunny with a chance of showers after 10 p.m. By Friday night temperatures could drop to 30 degrees..
2. Trees for Troops: program ends this Sunday, Dec. 4.
3. Flu shots: The following immunizations are available by appointment with the Winchester Department of Health: Flu Shots – age 6 months and older; FluMist – age 2 -49, healthy, non-pregnant; Pneumonia Shots – age 19 and older. All adults age 65 and older should have one pneumonia shot. Flu and pneumonia vaccines covered by most insurances. If not, the cost is $10. Please call Kathy Whittaker, Public Health Nurse at 781-721-7121.
4. Ice Skating Lessons: There will be at at 4 p.m. this afternoon.
5. Letter to the Editor: Have something to say? Want to share your opinion on a topic around town? Let us know, submit your letter to the editor by emailing danielm@patch.com

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