5 Things You Need to Know Today: October 7

1. Sunny skies prevail today and for the next few days. Enjoy it. It will be about as close to perfect weather today as you can ask for.

2. Yom Kipper begins at sundown today.

3. For some, today is the start to a long weekend. Columbus Day is Monday and some banks and offices are closed for the holiday.

4. will host a Friday Night "un-WINE-der" tonight at 6 p.m. There will be live music, wine for sale by the bottle or glass as well as food for purchase from Just Food Catering. Admission is $10. Visit www.rosebankwinery.com for more information.

5. Did you know Newtown is having a Halloween Art Scene celebration later this month? There's still time to sign up to paint a downtown shop window. There will also be a cupcake contest and pumpkin decorating.