3 Things You Need to Know Today, Dec. 8

Today is Wednesday, Dec. 8. Here are three things you need to know today.

1. A timely message

If you missed the screening last week of "Consuming Kids," a new documentary from the Media Education Foundation, the Charlestown Nursery School is offering local parents to explore the issues of commercialization and childhood. At 7:15 a.m. today — early, before work — there's a free screening at the school on 124 Main Street.

2. Back to city business

After an explosive last week, where a majority of councilors voted to oust colleague Chuck Turner, the city's governing board meets again today at 12:15 p.m. You can expect less fireworks, more municipal business. The meeting is live on Comcast Channel 51.

3. Get out of town

To mark the holiday season, the Stone Zoo in Stoneham has been transformed into a "winter wonderland" with tree-lined paths and twinkle lights. ZooLights is running week nights until Christmas Eve from 5-9 p.m. Admission is $5 per person. For more info, visit the zoo's web site