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5 Things You Need to Know Today: Halloween 2011 Edition
A spooky twist on your daily roundup of news and events in Westwood.
Five Things you Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance.
1. Trick or Treat! For you history buffs out there in Westwoodland, the word "Halloween" is originally attested in the 16th century and represents a Scottish variant of the fuller phrase, "All-Hallows-Even" (or, "evening"), according to Wikipedia.
2. Halloween Forecast: Sunny skies are expected in Westwood today, but temperatures will remain brisk, with a high near 50 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.
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3. Patch Costume Contest: Want a for Halloween? Enter Patch’s Little Pumpkin Costume Challenge for a chance to win!
4. Halloween Page: Be sure to check for all-things Halloween on our special feature page!
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5. First Parish Pumpkin Patch Closes Today! Still looking for that one awesome pumpkin to help celebrate the season? Head over to the , where you'll find a wide variety of sizes. The patch will be remain open through the end of today . . . so be sure to get your pumpkin while they last!
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