Five Things You Need To Know: Dec. 6

Today is Tuesday, Dec. 6. Here are five things you need to know:

This Thursday at the Lynnfield Library from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., kids can read to Trey, a collie who is specially trained to have people read to him. The program is geared toward kids aged kindergarten to grade 4, and they must register in advance for a 15-minute session. Call Laura or Pam at the library to register, 781-334-5411.

Lynnfield Educational Trust: This weekend, you can help raise money for Lynnfield schools by going and enjoying a performance of The Nutcracker at the Lynn Memorial Auditorium in City Hall Square, Lynn. Performances are Friday, Dec. 9 at 7:30 p.m., Sat. Dec. 10 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 11 at 2 p.m. Tickets are available by calling 781-581-2971 or by going to www.lynnauditorium.com. Just enter the school code "LET" when purchasing tickets.

Holiday Concert Next Week: Speaking of the library, next Monday night, Dec. 12 at 7 p.m., the Lynnfield Middle and High School choral groups will perform their annual holiday concert there.

Pioneer Singers: The Lynnfield Middle School Pioneer Singers have showcased their talents at various places in New England – and today, they return to King's Chapel in Boston for a performance.

Town Finance Meeting: Wednesday night at 7 p.m. at the Lynnfield Senior Center, the selectmen and finance committee have a joint meeting.

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