Five Things: Library Book Sale and a Concert to Benefit Alzheimer's

1. Book Sale at Cary Library: The Friends of Cary Memorial Library will hold a Gently Used Book Sale in the meeting room on the lower level of the library beginning today, Nov. 16, and running through the weekend. Hours for members only (you can join at the door) are Friday, from 1 to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 9 to 10 a.m. Open to the public on Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m.

2. Concert to Benefit Alzheimer's Association: At 6:30 p.m. tonight at the National Heritage Museum, the Liberty Alzheimer Partnership of Greater Concord presents jazz pianist and Acton physician, Elliot Steger, and his Jazz Trio in the 10th annual concert to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association. Called “The Color of the Night is Purple,” the gala will begin with a festive reception featuring a complimentary wine bar and a silent auction, followed by Steger and his acclaimed Jazz Trio.

3. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include a LexHAB public meeting at 7 a.m. at the LexHAB offices, the Bowman School Site Council at 7:45 a.m. at the school and the Bridge School Site Council at 8 a.m. at the school.

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5. Brisk Fall Day: Should be mostly sunny today, with a high of 49, according to the National Weather Service, which predicts a clear evening with a low around 31.