Five Things You Need To Know: November 20

Today is Tuesday, November 20. Here are five things you need to know.

History Presentation: Tonight at 7:30 p.m., author and historian Anthony Sammarco is at the Old Meeting House for a talk at the Lynnfield Historical Society meeting on American Christmas Traditions. The public is welcome. Click here for more information.

Ella Fitzgerald Talk: Bill Sarno’s series on the lives of America’s classic musical performers continues this morning at 10 a.m. to noon at the Old Meeting with a talk about Ella Fitzgerald.  Up next is a talk about Frank Sinatra on Tuesday, December 4, also from 10 a.m. to noon.

Gingerbread: Lynnfield Community Schools has announced a Gingerbread House Construction class on Thursday, Dec. 6 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The price is $35. Call LCS at 781-334-5814 to register.

LHS '82 Reunion: The Lynnfield High School Class of 1982 is having a reunion on Friday, November 23, from 7-11 PM at the Hotel Marlowe in Cambridge. Tickets are $65 per person. To buy tickets, send a check made payable to LHS 1982 Fund to 71 Forest Hill Ave, Lynnfield. More details can be found on the Lynnfield High School Class of 1982 Facebook page or by calling 781-334-5426.

Christmas Gala: The Stacee L. Monkiewicz Foundation is holding its 2012 Christmas Gala on Saturday, Dec. 15 from 7 p.m. to midnight at the Sheraton Colonial. Entertainment provided by Boston-based cover band Spike The Punch. In a recent email update, the foundation noted that last year’s gala raised more than $27,500 to help bring a recreation center to Lynnfield.  To register for the event, click here.  For more information, email staceefoundation@gmail.com