Here are five things to know for Friday, Dec. 21:

1. In case you missed it: Marian Burbine, the wife of John Burbine, who is facing nearly 100 charges for allegedly sexually abusing children, is facing multiple charges also and appeared in Middlesex Superior Court Thursday in Woburn.

2. Meeting time: State Rep. Paul Brodeur will be available to meet with constituents from 1-2 p.m. Friday at the Milano Senior Center.

3. Food pantry: The Servant's Heart Food Pantry is open from 10-11:30 a.m. Friday at the Faith Evangelical Church, 200 Franklin St. The food pantry helps more than 200 families in the Melrose region by providing emergency food to people in need.

4. Need gas? Looking for gas prices and traffic updates before leaving Melrose for work? Why not check out our Commute section.

5. Holiday show: Stoneham Theatre's production of "It's a Wonderful Life" is slated for 8 p.m. Friday, according to the theatre's website.

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