5 Things You Need to Know Today, May 24

Today is Thursday, May 24. Here are five things to know today in Peabody.

1. Book fair for a playground: Don't forget about the . Any time you shop during the day -- cafeteria sales count as well -- a portion of the proceeds will go to the playground fund at the . There will also be activities for kids from 3:30-8 p.m. Online sales from today until May 29 with the following promotional code also count: 10772614.
   
2. City Council: Prior to the regular session at 7:30 p.m. for the City Council tonight at , the Finance Committee will meet first at 6:15 p.m. followed by the Municipal Safety Committee at 6:30 p.m. and the Committee of the Whole at 7 p.m. You can find the agendas online on the city's website.
3. Tierney chats with readers: Congressman John Tierney will be our guest this from 11 a.m. - noon.
4. Movie night Friday: The mayor's office is Friday at the . The special feature is "Dolphin's Tale."
5. Memorial Day this weekend: All veterans' graves at  will be flagged on Friday at 9 a.m. Breakfast and coffee will then be provided at  by Mayor Ted Bettencourt's office for all volunteers between 10:30 a.m. and noon. On Sunday, a Mass service will be held at  at 8:30 a.m. On Monday, the annual parade steps off to  at 9:15 a.m. (a memorial ceremony begins there at 9:30 a.m.) and then the rest of the parade route starts at 11 a.m. at the corner of Allens Lane and Washington Street. Concluding ceremonies will be held in front of  from 11:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.