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Five Things You Need To Know Today: Nov. 22

Be sure to keep your eyes on the forecast if you're traveling for Thanksgiving.

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Today is Tuesday, Nov. 22. Here are five things you need to know.

  1. Sunny but cold, rain overnight: It should be mostly sunny during the day today, with temperatures in the low 40s, according to the National Weather Service. Rain is expected to come in overnight, however, and last throughout the day Wednesday. If you’re traveling for Thanksgiving tomorrow, be sure to check the forecast periodically for updates.
  2. Live chat with Bistro 5 chef/owner Vittorio Ettore: At 1 p.m., – either about holiday cooking or his new Winchester restaurant, A Tavola.
  3. Turkey Trot: Kids aged three to nine can participate in the first-ever Turkey Trot this Thursday, Nov. 24, sponsored by the Family Action Network of Winchester (FAN) and . All proceeds will benefit the Bridget Brigade Foundation, a local charity to support families caring for children with cancer. Kids will participate in age-based races and win a prize. Coffee and snacks will be provided. Pre-register at www.shanahanre.com or day-of at the field.
  4. Toy Drive: Pattycake Place, a program for children up to 2 years old held weekly at the , needs some safe, new toys for free-play. Please join FAN and  with new toys for this program. Donations will be accepted from Nov. 6 to Nov. 30. If you would like to make a cash donation, please make it out to Winchester Public Library with a memo that the funds are intended for the toy drive. Questions? Contact Sarah Doyle at communityconnection@fanwinchester.org or visit www.fanwinchester.org.
  5. Pregame: The  will be open from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. this Thursday serving breakfast. So, be sure to stop by before the annual Winchester-Woburn football game.

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

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