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5 Things You Need to Know Today: August 19

Some nearby music, today's weather and more things to know this morning.

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

1. Weather: There is chance of showers and thunderstorms, mostly after 4 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. Skies will otherwise be partly sunny, with a high near 83.

2. Music Nearby: The Needham Historical Society will be hosting a today at 7 p.m.

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3. Gas Tracking: Check out the most recent gas prices this week by looking at our weekly .

4. Recycling Schedule: The 2011 Westwood Recycling Calendar is currently available online. To download a PDF of the calendar, click here.

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5. Young Adult Summer Reading: Library patrons can read a book of their choosing,  write a review, bring it to the reference desk and get a book to keep from our large selection of young adult titles. For more information, .


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