5 Things You Need to Know Today, Aug. 6

Today is Monday, Aug. 6. Here are five things to know today in Peabody.

1. What to expect in weather this week: There's a chance of showers and thunderstorms early this morning, turning into just showers between 7 and 11 a.m. Otherwise, the weather should be partly sunny with a high near 83 degrees. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday are looking sunny with highs in the low to mid 80s with possible showers and thunderstorms returning Thursday night through Sunday.
2. Free summer lunch: The free lunch program for kids continues this week, Monday through Thursday, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m in the courtyard at the . As always, there are fun and games planned afterward.
3. Family game night at the library? You're invited to drop by the Children's Room at the Main Branch Tuesday night and play a game or two with family and make new friends from 6-7:30 p.m. You can bring your own favorite games too.
4. Paint with the Impressionists: Have you ever wondered what techniques the Impressionists used to get those beautiful effects of light and color? Now's your chance to learn how and using acrylics. The Peabody Institute Library will be holding a four-part series of classes, starting this Friday at the Main Branch. Projects will include Vincent Van Gogh's "Starry Night" with the intent of displaying students creations at the Peabody Institute Library Foundation’s Starry Starry Night fundraiser in the fall. Classes will be Aug. 10, 17, 24 and 31 at 10 a.m. You can sign up online at www.peabodylibrary.org.
5. Sales Tax Holiday: Gov. Deval Patrick recently signed off on holding another Sales Tax Holiday in Massachusetts from Aug. 11-12. How are you planning on taking advantage of the tax free days? Bear in mind that restaurant meals, tobacco and single items that cost more than $2,500 will still be subject to sales tax.