Five Things You Need to Know Today, Nov. 7

Here are five things you need to know today:

1) A taste of spring: We are fervently hoping that the National Weather Service is correct and we hang onto this beautiful weather! According to the NWS, it’ll be sunny and in the high 60s today. What a way to start the week!

2) A few good men: The Woburn detachment of the United States Marine Corps league is looking for new members to march with the group in the Veterans’ Day and Memorial Day parades, as well as to assist with the Toys for Tots program. Contact the Veterans Services office for more information (781-897-5825).

3) Event spotlight: The city’s Council on Aging will meet today at the at 10 a.m. On the agenda are discussing details for future events, including the veterans recognition program, intergenerational breakfast, and the Salter Healthcare sponsored holiday party.

4) In case you missed it: On Friday, we highlighted a very cool program at the Using the uber-awesome Apple iPad, teachers are helping students with speech and language. We know how much we love our iPhones, so we can imagine how great a teaching tool the iPad is. .

5) “It can happen to anybody”: On this day in 1991, the world was stunned to learn that National Basketball Association star Magic Johnson was HIV-positive. Johnson held a press conference that was televised live, making the announcement. He said at the time, “You think it can never happen to you, that it happens only to other people. If it can happen to Magic Johnson, it can happen to anybody.” Today, Johnson is still HIV-positive, but is healthy thanks to doctors and medication.

* And a very special addition to today's Five Things: Happy Birthday, Dad! It's Local Editor Danielle Masterson's father's birthday today. Have a great day, Dad!

To find out what is going on today in Woburn, check out our events listings.