5 Things You Need to Know Today: Nov. 18

Today's forecast calls for sunny skies with a high of 47 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. 

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

2. Local Love: Needham Bank on Washington Street will begin its third Annual . All proceeds from will help to support youth and family organizations in each of the Bank’s branch communities, including Westwood Youth and Family Services.

3. Become a Friend of the Westwood Library:Want to be apart of the Friends of the ? The group is  of best-selling author Erin Hilderbrand’s novel “The Island” to any resident who joins the organization.

4. Christmas Tree Fundraiser: Starting next Friday, Westwood residents will be able to purchase a Christmas Tree at the Islington Tennis Courts as part of the Westwood Permanent Firefighters Association's 

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.