Five Things You Need To Know: May 22

Today is Tuesday, May 22. Here are five things you need to know.

Road Work: Locals are advised to avoid the Walnut Street and Salem Street intersection on Wednesday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. because of paving work that will have just one side of the street open at a time.

Family Activity: Today at 3:45 p.m., bring the kids by the for a “Frog And Toad” party to celebrate the birthday of children’s author Arnold Lobel. Along with hearing some of Lobel’s stories, the kids will also make a frog-themed craft.

Veterans Workshop: Thursday evening at 6:30 p.m., ElderCare Advantage presents a workshop at on Salem Street for veterans, widows of veterans and adult children of veterans focusing on “The forgotten VA pension for senior veterans.”  Reservations required, call 781-245-0668.

Lunch And Lecture: The next lunch and lecture at the is this Thursday at 12:30 p.m. Bob Tremblay will talk about indoor and outdoor gardening, with lunch served at 11:30 a.m. for $3. Sign up for lunch and the talk separately in advance at the front desk.

LHS Sports: Today at 3:30 p.m., the boys varsity tennis team plays at home against Triton. At 3:45 p.m., the varsity and JV baseball teams both play against North Reading, also at home. In fact, the varsity game will also reportedly be for the Cape Ann League Division 2 title, or for joint custody of it at least, so good luck to the Pioneers today.

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