Kids & Family

5 Things You Need to Know Today, July 31

Farmers market, three strikes, recycled materials and more.

Today is Tuesday, July 31. Here are five things to know today in Peabody.

  1. Today's weather: Partly sunny with a high near 75 degrees.
  2. Market day: The Tuesday farmers market at the is from 2-7 p.m. today.
  3. Three Strikes Law:  Gov. Deval Patrick set in motion a wave of criticism when he sent back the popular "three strikes" crime bill Saturday on the grounds that it lacked sufficient provisions for judicial discretion. And on Monday afternoon, .
  4. 'The Queen of Green': Evelyn Rauseo, ' The Queen of Green' will be showing youngsters ages 5-9 how to create some special crafts from recycled materials. The program will be held Wednesday at 10:30 a.m.  at the .
  5. Are you a member of the Peabody High Class of 1967? If so, the class is celebrating its 45th annual reunion on Aug. 11 at the . The walk down memory lane begins at 7 p.m. with a welcome by the Reunion Committee: Susan Bozek Morley, Joanne Verza Morrissey and Jack Morrocco. Next up will be a dinner buffet and musical entertainment by DJ Jaz Music & Entertainment. Contact Joanne Morrissey at inaturalco@aol.com for more information.

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