Hungry for Holiday Crafts? Meetings and More

1. Thanksgiving Plate Workshop: At 3:30 p.m. this Wednesday, Nov. 13, Barefoot Books will host a workshop giving kids an opportunity to create their own plate -- just in time to use it at the Thanksgiving table. Get the details here. 

2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for Nov. 13 include the Central Middlesex Emergency Response Association Executive Board at 9 a.m., the West Concord Advisory Committee at 7 p.m. and the Public Works Commission at 7:15 p.m. 

3. ICYMI: In case you missed it, on Tuesday morning we posted this piece to start a roundup of local efforts around Greater Boston to help victims of the typhoon that hit the Philippines. Do you know of any local efforts? Share them here and we'll help spread the word. 

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5. Cold and Clear: Should be mostly sunny today, but colder, with a high of just 37, according to the National Weather Service, which predicts a clear evening and low of 24.