Five Things You Need To Know Today, November 17

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Today is Thursday, Nov. 17. Here are five things you need to know:

1. Chance Showers: You might some rain on and off throughout the day. According to the National Weather Service, the high for Thursday will be 50 degrees. There’s a chance of some rain throughout the day, ending around 8 p.m. By Thursday night it’s going to start to feel like winter again as temperatures will drop to 30 degrees..
2. Winton Club Holiday Fair: The continues Thursday, Nov. 17, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Friday, Nov. 18, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Winchester Hospital Lobby.  Free valet parking is available.  You can beat the Holiday rush and help support the Winton Club at the same time.
3. Homebuyer: Are you looking to buy a home? Winchester realtor Sven Andersen will be holding a webinar this Thursday on the top 10 things you need to know to buy a home in Massachusetts.
4. Mozart’s Piano Concerto: Dr. Vartan Aghababian has delighted his audience at the many times. He will return on Thursday, Nov. 17 for a lecture with . All are invited to attend this listening-lecture designed to educate historically, structurally and harmonically. This lecture is supported by a grant from the John and Mary Murphy Educational Foundation and is free and open to the public. Coffee and cookies available at 10 a.m.
5. Best Children’s Books: Join Children's Librarian Stephanie Wolflink and the Family Action Network of Winchester (FAN) at the for her of 2011 on Thursday, Nov. 17 from 7:15 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 10 from 10:45 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Learn about the illustrations, text, or rhythm that make each book so attractive to children and their families. will be in attendance with copies of each selection for sale. Registration is required for this event.  Sign up online (http://www.winpublib.org), by phone (781-721-7171), or in person at the library. This program will be for adults only.

To find out what is going on today in Winchester, check out our events listings.