5 Things You Need to Know Today: Nov. 22

"Five Things You Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance.

1. This day in history. On this day, in 1995, Toy Story became the first 100-percent computer-generated feature-length film to be released.

2. Santa's Mailbox. The Bedford Parks and Recreation Department has made a deal with Santa Clause and the , and is offering a direct line to the North Pole. Have your little elves write jolly ol' Saint Nicholas, telling him how good they've been and what they'd most like to see under the Christmas tree and drop their letters at a special mailbox in the lobby of the by Dec. 15.

3. Ron Paul in Bedford today. The Texas Congressman is scheduled to appear at at 10 a.m. this morning before heading to Concord to launch his small business coalition and interview with Primary Patch at The Draft.

4. Town Transfer Station holiday hours. The Bedford town transfer station will be closed this Thursday and Friday in observance of Thanksgiving. Normal operating hours will resume Saturday, as the station reopens from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

5. Enjoy the sun today because ... A rainy Wednesday awaits, but never fear. Today's weather is forecasted to be sunny and 49 degrees with a 10 percent chance of rain.