"Five Things you Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 

1. This Veterans Day will be cloudy early and give away to the sun with a high temperature of 52 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.


2. As we honor veterans today, remember to thank each veteran you come across. Several places in Dedham are closed today, including Town Halland both post offices.


3. Those leaves are tumbling to the ground and what better way to take care of them than to hire a few high school students for a good cause. Saturday is the fifth annual Leaf Rake fundraiser for Dedham High School. For a minimum donation of $50, a team of students will rake your yard and all you have to do is provide the leaf bags, sit back and relax. Contact Erika Eisenhunt for more information.


4. Following a hard-fought home game last Friday, the Dedham Marauders will travel to Milton High School tonight at 7 to try to pick up the victory.


5. Swing by Dedham Square on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to try some of the new items Vincenzo's, an Italian deli, is carrying for free.