Five Things You Need to Know: Oct. 13
Scarecrow making workshop, BHS back-to-school night and more.
1. It's going to be a rainy morning with patchy fog and a high near 67, according to the National Weather Service.
2. Zia, at 1054 Beacon St., is holding a trunk show today at noon, featuring Brookline resident and textile designer Melanie Anderson's coats, handbags and scarves.
3. Allandale Farm is holding a scarecrow making workshop at 3:30 p.m. The cost is $13, and the workshop is limited to 12. Bring a child's pair of pants and shirt to wardrobe your scarecrow.
4. Brookline High School's back-to-school night is tonight at 6:30 p.m. You can also vote for School Council candidates, by silent ballot, in Dubbs Auditorium.
5. Brookline Booksmith hosts author Russell Banks, who had written more than a dozen books.