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

Today is Thursday, Dec. 6. Here are 5 things you need to know:

• Sunny but cool: Looks like the warm temperatures of the past couple days are gone. According to the National Weather Service we can expect sunny skies with a high temperature near 39 degrees. Partly cloudy tonight with a low around 24. 

• Public meeting: The Planning Board is meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the main hearing room at Town Hall. 

• Gift ideas and wrapping: West Elm in Wayside is holding a free class where you can learn to "Give your presents some pizzazz with ideas for gift toppers, stocking stuffers, and secret Santa surprises." Event is at 6 p.m. They will also have free gift wrapping. Click here for details. 

• Bridge: The Burlington Public Library is hosting two bridge playing events today. The first is COA Bridge Players, a group aimed at seniors, which will meet at 1 p.m. The second is the Thursday Night Bridge group, which meets at 6:30 p.m. Both sessions are open to the public, so come down, play some bridge and meet new people.

• Bell ringers needed: The Salvation Army needs Bell Ringers in several locations in Burlington at both indoor and outdoor sites for days, evenings and Saturdays. Click here for details.