5 Things You Need to Know Today, Aug. 31

Today is Friday, Aug. 31. Here are five things to know today in Peabody.

1. Weekend weather: Today should be mostly sunny with a high near 91 degrees, there is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms late tonight, and then tomorrow and Sunday are forecast for mid-70s and mostly sunny. Expect more of the same for Monday (Labor Day).
2. Have you signed up for the Progeria Race for Research yet? The 11th annual road race is Sept. 8, the day before the 29th Annual International Festival. .
3. Police take on North Shore Old Timers for 56th year. It's Labor Day at and benefits the Jimmy Fund.
4. School is almost here again -- Sept. 4, to be exact. Are you ready?
5. To market, to market: The is 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. in the courtyard tomorrow.