5 Things (Veterans Day) To Start the Day, Nov. 12

Here are five things to start your day in Beverly:

1. Schools and government offices will be closed today in observance of Veterans Day. Check out a list of what's open and closed today, here. 

2. Yesterday the city of Beverly honored veterans past and present at an observance at Odell Park. Check out the photos here, and if you were there, add your own to our gallery. 

3. If you're a veteran, there are several discounts and specials available today in and around Beverly. Find them here. 

4. We're hosting a contest on Beverly Patch Facebook. Check out the details here. 

5. Enjoy the warmth! Today's forecasted to be sunny, with a high near 66 degrees. The rest of the week's highs will be more seasonal, at about 45 degrees. 

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For more of today's happenings, head over to our Events Calendar.

To send us a photo or suggested item to be featured in the “5 Things” column, send it via e-mail to beverly@patch.com.