Five Things You Need to Know Today, May 9

Five Sense Safari: offers parents of preschool children an opportunity to learn methods for introducing their child to the world through the five, primary senses of sight, hearing, taste, touch, and smell. This event runs 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the and is free for all.

Barre Classes: Latitudes Fitness Center has recently started offering Barre fitness classes at their expanded downtown location. "Barre training is a high energy, low-impact work out that combines Pilates, Ballet and Core Training." Two classes are offered today at 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. The cost is $12. 

Recycling Committee: The Recycling Committee meets at 7:30 p.m. at the town offices, second floor conference room.

Weather: Well, here comes som rain. And get used to it, because it's not leaving all week long. Today will bring a 70 percent chance of showers with a high temperature of 70 degrees in Andover, according to the National Weather Service. Tonight will bring a 100 percent chance of showers with a low temperature of 56 degrees.

Battle of the Bands: Voting in the final round of Patch's Video Battle of the Bands began Monday. Check out on our homepage.