Five Things You Need To Know: August 17

Today is Wednesday, August 17. Here are five things you need to know.

Family Carnival: Today from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., the in Lynnfield is holding a family carnival featuring fun activities like a water balloon toss, a minute to win it competition, and a dunk tank.

Town Business: Tonight at 5 p.m. there is an assessors' meeting at Lynnfield Town Hall.

Blood Drive: This is still a ways off, but the Red Cross has announced a blood drive for Thursday, September 15 at the Peabody/Lynnfield YMCA, 259 Lynnfield Street in Peabody, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Middle School Golf Program: A mandatory parent meeting for the 2011 Lynnfield Middle School Golf Program is on Thursday, September 8 at 3 p.m. Sessions for grades 5-6 and grades 7-8 will be getting underway soon after. For more information, call the pro shop at 781-334-9877.

Donations For Young Cancer Patients: There is just over a week left to donate items to the Dana Farber Toys for Special Kids With Cancer campaign. Dropoff boxes for electronics, gift cards, games and other items are at the library, Lynnfield Fire Headquarters, and the Village Pharmacy until Friday, August 26. The effort is being organized by Lynnfield's Cameron Drugan for his eagle scout service project. .

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