Five Things You Need To Know Today, September 9

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, September 9. Here are five things you need to know:

1. It’s the sun: The rain is finally leaving the area. According to the National Weather Service, the high for Friday will be 80 degrees. There should be some showers before 9 a.m., but by Friday afternoon the sun should be out. Enjoy!
2. Cocktail Party: The first of fall Fundraising events will be a in and around the 1827 barn. Enjoy farm-inspired cocktails and hors-doeurves made from certified-organic vegetables and watch as the sun sets over the fields of sumptuous vegetables and berries. Tickets are $75 per person.
3. Football Season: The is back on the field Friday night as it travels down to Brockton to play Cardinal Spellman High School at 7 p.m.
4. Aberjona River: Parking along the western side of Mystic Valley Parkway between Waterfield Road and Manchester Road will be prohibited  Portions of the sidewalk on the west side of Mystic Valley Parkway will be closed during construction. The eastern half of the Aberjona parking lot will be closed during the first phase of the project. The access road between the Aberjona parking lot and Ginn Field will be closed for the duration of the project.  All access to the playfields should be from Bacon Street.
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To find out what is going on today in Winchester, check out our events listings.