5 Things You Need to Know Today, July 17

Today is Tuesday, July 17. Here are five things to know today in Peabody.

1. Today is market day at the . is open for business from 2-7 p.m.
2. Chomps and some of the North Shore Navigators will be at the  today to meet and greet with kids during the free , which is run in partnership with Haven from Hunger. The special guests should arrive around noon.
3. Tonight is the last City Council meeting before summer recess. The meeting agenda will be posted online along with the agenda here for the Legal Affairs Committee meeting preceding the regular session at 7:30 p.m.
4. will be held Saturday at the from 7-11 p.m. The fundraiser is to help purchase a handicapped equipped van for a young quadriplegic Peabody girl.
5. The American Red Cross will be holding a community blood drive sponsored by ‪the  on Wednesday between 1 and 6 p.m. at the at 85 Lowell St. The Red Cross says there's an emergency need for blood and platelets of all blood types. You can book an appointment by calling 800-733-2767.