5 Things You Need to Know Today: Nov. 29

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

1. On this day in history. On this day, in 1963, President Lyndon B. Johnson established the Warren Commission to investigate the assassination of John F. Kennedy.

2. Huntsman in Bedford. Republican presidential candidate , a former Utah governor and China Ambassador, is scheduled to attend a 6 p.m. house party Thursday at the home of Don and Melinde Byrne, at 84 Rosewell Road in Bedford. Click for a schedule of all upcoming candidate appearances in New Hampshire.

3. Today's meeting schedule. There are no town meetings scheduled today, but the Town Council is scheduled to meet for a workshop tomorrow night at 6. In addition to reviewing and possibly adjusting the budget, the council is likely to discuss the initial stages of its town manager search.

4. 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.

5. The weather man says ... Much like yesterday, cloudy skies are expected to consume most of the day. The high today cools down slightly, from 62 degrees Monday to 57 degrees, and there is a 20 percent chance of rain.