Five Things You Need to Know Today, Dec. 13

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1. Another day, another day of unseasonable temperatures in Wilmington. According to Weather.com, temperatures will reach 47° before the day is out. There is a zero percent chance of rain on the day, though some clouds in the morning will roll in before sunny skies take over in the afternoon.

2. The wake for Wilmington Police Officer Shawn Lee will be held today. Calling hours are set for 3-9 p.m. at for Lee, who . The funeral is scheduled for Wednesday at 10 a.m. at with military honors.

3. The parents of elementary school students will be hard at work Tuesday night. The Shawsheen and West Parent Advisory Council meets at beginning at 7 p.m.

4. Also in action tonight is the Wilmington Lions Club. The group gathers at at 7 p.m. The meal costs $15 and takes place the second Tuesday of every month.

5. If you want to keep up to date with everything Wilmington, there's one great way to do it. The Wilmington Patch Facebook page is up to 1,060 fans, and we want to keep climbing. Just log on to the page and click "Like" and you'll know everything that happens in town.