5 Things, Dec. 13: Annual North Shore Holiday Toy Drive

Here are five things to start your day in Beverly:

1. 17th Annual North Shore Holiday Toy Drive: Today State Senator Bruce Tarr and North Shore 104.9 will be hitting the road from 6 a.m. through 6 p.m. collecting toys for children on the North Shore and broadcasting live all day. If you want to catch them in Beverly, head over to Dawson’s True Value Hardware at 50 Enon St. at 10:30 a.m.

2. Free Sam Adams tasting tonight at North Beverly Bertucci's new bar. Check out the deals they're offering, as well as some prizes, here.

3. Last Chance to enter Beverly Main Streets free holiday raffle is this weekend. If you haven't entered yet, click here to find out about participating locations.

4. Speaking of Beverly Main Streets, congratulations to the winners of the organization's Holiday Door Decorating Contest. Check out the categories and winners here.

5. Weather: Sunny, with a high near 42 degrees.

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