5 Things You Need to Know Today, July 6

Today is Friday, July 6. Here are five things you need to know today in Peabody.

1. Weekend weather: Sunny with a high near 82 degrees today -- the low should dip to about 69 tonight. Saturday may be a scorcher with the high near 91 and Sunday should be partly sunny with a high near 86 and possibly some rain.
2. Farmers market: The Saturday farmers market starts up tomorrow over in the library courtyard from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
3. Readers' Choice: The deadline is July 9 to nominate your favorite places in Peabody across 25 categories.
4. A berry or two: reports there are some early berries ready for picking. You can pick your own Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings 9 a.m. - noon as conditions allow. Call ahead for updates.
5. A picnic with St. Val's: is holding its over on Winter Island in Salem this weekend, rain or shine -- Saturday noon to 10 p.m. and Sunday noon to 7 p.m. Admission is $2 per person, but parking is free.