5 Things You Need to Know Today, May 28

Today is Monday, May 28. Here are five things to know today in Peabody.

1. Today is Memorial Day: Way back when, 1868 to be precise, Memorial Day was first celebrated to honor the fallen soldiers in the Civil War and it was only later around the time of World War I that the holiday was expanded to include all veterans, according to this historical look at Memorial Day.
2. The Peabody Learning Academy graduated 22 students on Friday in a ceremony held in the . Check back tomorrow the story and photos from the event.
3. History of poetry: The last in a series of lectures on the history of poetry is tomorrow night (7) at the Main Branch Library. January O’Neil talks about modern poets such as Mary Oliver, Robert Pinsky and Billy Collins at 7 p.m. Call 978-531-0100 ext. 10 for more information or to register, or register online at www.peabodylibrary.org.
4. Rummage sale: is holding a on Saturday from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. in the school gym.
5. Run for Ricey: The at the Saturday is a fundraiser to benefit the James Rice Memorial Fund and Rice's family. You can sign up online until May 31 or register the day of.