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

Today is Monday, Nov. 26. Here are 5 things you need to know:

• Sunny and cool: Looks like a nice albeit cool day today. According to the National Weather Service we can expect sunny skies with a high temperature near 45 degrees. Partly cloudy tonight with a low around 26.

• Public meeting: The Recreation Commission is meeting at 7 p.m. in the meeting room at Burlington High School.

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• Story and crafts: The Burlington Public Library is holding a story and craft event today for children ages three to six at 10:30 a.m. Come by for a story and a craft based on it.

• Lend a hand: The community group "Help Me Help Someone" (HELPIS) is meeting at 6:45 p.m. this evening in the Burlington Public Library. According to the group "This organization will bring people in our community together to reach out and help those in need. Through simple act of kindness and generosity we will heal, uplift, inspire, and improve the lives of others."