5 Things You Need to Know Today, May 7

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

1. Affordable housing forum: The public is invited to a in Peabody. Meeting is at the at 6:30 p.m.
2. Tanners sports today: Varsity softball and boys' tennis hosts conference opponent Swampscott today (4 p.m.) while the baseball club (6:30 p.m.) and girls' tennis team (4 p.m.) take it to the Big Blue on their turf. Meanwhile, girls' lacrosse plays at Dracut High School (4 p.m.).
3. Staycation destinations: This week's "Best of Patch Readers' Choice" poll is about your with the family. Voting is open until Friday.
4. School budget: Mayor Ted Bettencourt says that last week's scheduled budget meeting was canceled and he will share his target budget figure for the schools in the coming year with the School Committee at its regular meeting Tuesday night.
5. Mom's Nite Out: Mark your calendars for National Mom's Nite Out at the on Thursday. The mall is preparing for yet another night of makeovers, entertainment, fashion tips, food sampling, cocktails, goody bags, prizes and more this year, and it's all free.