Five Things to Know Today in Hamilton and Wenham: Aug. 6

Today is Monday, Aug. 6. Here are five things you need to know:

1. Drier: After enduring some stifling humidity for most of the weekend, forecasters say the air on Monday will be much drier. Temperatures will get well into the 80s.

2. The Vineyard: The is still taking registrations for a trip later this month . On Thursday, Aug. 16 the trip will include a ferry trip on the Island Queen. Once there you’ll have a narrated bus tour plus be able to get in some shopping. Dinner will be at Old Country Buffet. The trip will leave at 7 a.m. and return at 7 p.m. The cost is $85 per person and the deadline to register and pay is this Friday.

3. Hamilton Seniors: The , with Mary Beth Lawton, the new director for both the Hamilton and Wenham Councils on Aging, officially on board. The Hamilton COA meets at 9 a.m. at

4. Farm School: Farm School . And on Monday, the farm kicks off a special version of it for “older kids.” It runs all week from 9-11:30 a.m. and to check to see if any last minute or late registrations are being taken - call the farmstand.

5. Hamilton Selectmen: The Hamilton Board of Selectmen recently began . And readers on Patch . On Monday afternoon, the board will take to the sidewalks, .

To find out what is going on today in Hamilton and Wenham, check out our events listings.