5 Things You Need to Know Today: Nov. 17

Today's forecast calls for a 50 percent chance of showers with a high near 50 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. 

1. COA Meeting: The Westwood Council on Aging will meet at 2:15 p.m. today at the .

2. Christmas Open House: will hold an open house , during which he will sell prints of his art.

3. Martha Jones Marketplace: The will begin at 5:30 p.m. and run through 9 p.m. at the .

4. MMO Nursery School Open House: The  will hold an open house tonight at 7 p.m. at its 288 Washington St. location.

5. Warm Clothing Drive: Westwood Girl Scout Troop #74300 will be collecting . Coats, boots and snow pants in new or gently-used condition can be dropped off at the Collection Box at the school. The drive will benefit the homeless and low-income children of Massachusetts through the Cradles to Crayons organization.